Understanding Roles & Permissions
We have a tiered role system that ensures content quality and allows members to grow and develop within the community.
Member
Members are community participants who can engage in discussions, ask questions, comment on posts, and participate in events.
Capabilities:
- Ask and answer questions
- Comment on posts
- Join groups
- Attend events
- Follow researchers
Researcher
Researchers are verified contributors who can publish original research, create resources, and mentor community members.
Capabilities:
- All Member capabilities
- Publish research articles
- Create and share resources
- Organize events
- Invite new members
Moderator
Moderators help maintain community standards by reviewing content, handling reports, and ensuring guidelines are followed.
Capabilities:
- All Researcher capabilities
- Review and approve content
- Handle community reports
- Manage tags and categories
- Support community members
Administrator
Administrators oversee the entire platform, managing users, policies, and platform-wide settings.
Capabilities:
- All Moderator capabilities
- Manage user roles
- Platform configuration
- Analytics access
- Policy enforcement
How to Advance
Members can apply to become Researchers through the role promotion request system. Advancement is based on community contribution, expertise, and adherence to guidelines.