If an admin can do everything that a mod can do, what’s the thought process behind these automatically created accounts being set to both? If there’s something that mod can do that admin cannot, maybe an article needs to more clearly state that, 'cause I searched before posting and could not find t…

Admins are not notified about messages in the inbox of the moderators group. I think one of the reasons the first admin is now a moderator by default was this option [image] Automatic silencing for "typing too fast" doesn't notify administrator If a user is automatically silenced, send a message…

Hey tknospdr :waving_hand: Not sure what you’re referring to when you say ‘super admin’. Discourses’ nomenclature only uses ‘admin’ and ‘moderator’ together they are referred to as ‘staff’ I’ve taken your question to mean: why are prebuilt accounts, system and discobot granted admin. [image] t…

[image] tknospdr: If there’s something that mod can do that admin cannot, maybe an article needs to more clearly state that, 'cause I searched before posting and could not find this info. there are differences in permissions between mods and admins [image] Trust Level…

[image] ondrej: Not sure what you’re referring to when you say ‘super admin’. Discourses’ nomenclature only uses ‘admin’ and ‘moderator’ together they are referred to as ‘staff’ There is a ‘special admin’ role as well who can do a couple of extra tricks. In the guide it’s referred to as Devel…

[image] ondrej: I’ve taken your question to mean: why are prebuilt accounts, system and discobot granted admin. Incorrect assumption. The question is why are they both mod AND admin? [image] Lilly: there are differences in permissions between mods and admins Trust Level Permissions Refe…

Thanks, that was very concise and perfectly answers my question. Now I know, and knowing is half the battle… Alright old dudes! GI JOE!!

Why are system and super admin both mod and admin?

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Lilly (Lillian ) June 9, 2025, 7:55pm 3

there are differences in permissions between mods and admins

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Why are system and super admin both mod and admin?

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