FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Fort Worth TX
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I often think of the "structure" on FT as being much like that of the US Government. We have an Executive Branch (Randy and the House of Miles), a Legislative Branch (TalkBoard), and a Judicial Branch (TalkTeam).
The moderators (TalkTeam) aren't there to create the structure but to make sure that it is enforced according to the Constitution (Terms of Service) and in line with what the TalkBoard intended. Whereas the moderators should act in accordance with previously decided policies and procedures - the TalkBoard and House of Miles both decide when those policies and procedures should change.
I think that all have important roles in the day to day operations of FlyerTalk - but all (if acting within intended capacity) should function differently.