Mar-27-2019, 09:43 AM
It seems this discussion mixes "moderation" with "python proficiency" and that is not sane.
For moderators, I would assume reading the threads, and making sure there is no spam, utterly offensive behavior, etc. Keeping up the forum rules.
On the other hand, there are proficient users who can answer questions content-wise. They know their module, they have used it for quite some time, and can figure out a solution with the OP.
Both functions sometimes fall into the same person. This was especially true in the beginnings of the forum, when most power users were moderators as well. Still, this is no requirement. In fact, we can have lots moderators who do not answer content questions at all. Maybe this will reduce chances of burn-out and the expected workload from reading (but not answering) many/all threads.
For moderators, I would assume reading the threads, and making sure there is no spam, utterly offensive behavior, etc. Keeping up the forum rules.
On the other hand, there are proficient users who can answer questions content-wise. They know their module, they have used it for quite some time, and can figure out a solution with the OP.
Both functions sometimes fall into the same person. This was especially true in the beginnings of the forum, when most power users were moderators as well. Still, this is no requirement. In fact, we can have lots moderators who do not answer content questions at all. Maybe this will reduce chances of burn-out and the expected workload from reading (but not answering) many/all threads.