minimod

noun, verb — 3 senses

minimod

noun

Etymology From mini- + mod.

1

Internet, Rare A moderator having only limited permissions.

In becoming TSR moderators (of varying hierarchical status such as supermoderators, global moderators and minimods, further also forum assistants), users are supposed to set a good example for appropriate online behavior as a by-product of their ongoing conversations.2013, Jenny Arendholz, (In)Appropriate Online Behavior: A pragmatic analysis of message board relations, page 46:

2

Internet, Derogatory A back-seat moderator.

I think the difference between a minimod and a helpful community member is all in the tone each one uses, as well as what SSM said above with staff being online or not.2020 July 31, Quinny, ManaCube:

minimod

verb

Etymology From mini- + mod.

1

Internet, Derogatory To act as a minimod (“back-seat moderator”).

Gonna be using this thread as a reference for people from now on I reckon some quality takes on Minimodding and what is defined as "acceptable" by the community.2020 January 8, Sonic_Raptor, ManaCube:

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