I have been receiving some e-mails about complaints when it comes to moderators extending their privileges to maybe problematic status towards others in the community.

I always read these responses and take them seriously in consideration, and they are also shared with other higher up Zevists to decide and think over these matters - provided the things written are True in these reports.

To clarify: Moderators and site maintainers are that; moderators and site maintainers. They are here to help you. Thankfully, the overwhelming majority of community managers and moderators have been exemplary in the ToZ.

That is why I have to publicly thank them and I also have to mention that each community must appreciate the fact that they have decided to give a part of their life to help the communities grow. That's when things go good, which is most of the time. I have impressive moderators in mind; true people of honor who have worked intensely for the management and progress of their communities. That's how we want this to be.

There's also the case where things might go a little wrong, as it comes with being human.

Despite of what misunderstandings that might be behind assumptions in regards to authorities stemming from these, these are rather social help positions that are meant to make sure that the communities progress and they can have their progress in day to day tasks.

Here, the point is to: Help, support, teach and promote proper ToZ knowledge, do work for others, ensure the communities run properly and safely, promote talent and growth in their community. Not all moderators have these in their plate; some do, mainly because of choice and assigned goals. That is all of it in a nutshell.

Generally, Moderators and others who do things for the ToZ are in the striking majority of cases good and caring people who have proven they want to see the ToZ progress and that can assume a responsibility into this task.

The situation here is that most moderators understand this and treat their work in a dignified manner, without over-reach.

They are also wise enough to know when they are told to correct something and overall I have noticed all of them are very kind and treat the community properly.

If that is not the case and anyone gets strange impressions or if certain things go out of hand, the ToZ will act promptly and swiftly to remove them. Arrogance will not be tolerated.

Moderators, those who maintain things entrusted by ToZ and so on, should solely have in mind to work politely, kindly, in an accepting manner, and in a professional manner towards what is the area of their management. That should be the default.

A violation of that gives a bad impression towards the person doing this, causing unnecessary problems.

ToZ positions bestowed by the Clergy or JG's should not be used to cause problems to communities or for people to act up on any form of psychological and irrational drama. They are given to promote health progression only, to offer solutions.

The idea is that moderators and others are looked upon as kinder older students and not as anything else; a formal bond of help and support is to be maintained where the moderators also learn in a form apprentice status to rise higher later, but also the members get the same help.

The situation above is that problems that might arise outside that context will have to be objectively existing problems.

If there are problems please report them directly to me, but they have to be true problems and not based on mere dislike.

Disliking someone does not mean necessarily they are doing the bad thing from the larger perspective as it has been related above. The problems must be based on real over-reach such as:

1. Member abuse/disrespect, that drives away people
2. Acting against the ToZ
3. Fermenting other secondary issues against ToZ or the community
4. Arrogance or serious over-reach
5. Other offenses related to the above

As one can understand since communication is not always easy between us all, there can be cases where you as a poster or as a member might be in the wrong, but not understand it. In other cases, it might be them. It's up to the moderator to explain to you your mistake, but up to you to accept it, and vice versa. So long the issues are not like the above, they must be treated in a humane and civilized manner and quickly resolved.

We must have a peaceful and as possible fruitful co-existence in all our communities. It's not everyday people from all over the world assemble like us with these aims and under the Gods. The sacredness of this must be respected.

-High Priest Zevios Metathronos