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[sarisisop]

I like the idea of  "Forum Helpers". I will consider something along those lines.

Mike

Their main job is to be on the side of the members, but at the same time look after the forum and point me to things that need sorting.

They have permissions to approve, disapprove, warn, etc and act as a middleman between myself and the members if needed. Like Serpius they have their own forum/board where they can discuss things and involve me if needed, but I mostly let them get on with it.  

Members don't usually like Moderators, but if they know Helpers are there for them and on their side they tend to accept them more as they know their powers are limited.