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I think the current system works well enough for chat specifically. Only those bound by the mod agreement can be let into the main mod chats, which are filled with PII. There are some other private chats where a variety of mods, staff, and trusted regular users discuss various things. This is done by giving them write access if they ask. (It's also worth noting that some mods otherwise in good standing lose their diamonds because they drop off the site. They could be acknowledged but not with extra privileges on an unused account.)
– Laurel
Commented Dec 19, 2022 at 18:36
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I like this idea; over the years I've seen in some metas that there have been cases where moderators "retire" with great sadness and thanks by the community, and others were a mod's great work over time has dropped significantly but are still "tying up" a slot, which is sometimes addressed by adding a fourth moderator slot and sometimes by coaxing to retire by the community. Having an emeritus transition available would be great, and retaining a selected subset of mod privileges allows them to continue to contribute to, and interact with the mod community. A non-PC term might be "mod elders"?
– uhoh
Commented Dec 19, 2022 at 21:49

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