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minimod en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From mini- + mod.

Meanings

  1. (Internet, rare) A moderator having only limited permissions.
    • In becoming TSR moderators (of varying hierarchical status such as supermoderators, global moderators and minimods, further also forum assistants), users are supposed to set a good example for appropriate online behavior as a by-product of their ongoing conversations. 2013, Jenny Arendholz, (In)Appropriate Online Behavior: A pragmatic analysis of message board relations, page 46:
  2. (Internet, derogatory) A back-seat moderator.
    • I think the difference between a minimod and a helpful community member is all in the tone each one uses, as well as what SSM said above with staff being online or not. 2020 July 31, Quinny, ManaCube:

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
minimods Number=Plur lexicographic
mini mod alternative lexicographic

minimod en · VERB

Pronunciation

Etymology

From mini- + mod.

Meanings

  1. (Internet, derogatory) To act as a minimod (“back-seat moderator”).
    • Gonna be using this thread as a reference for people from now on I reckon some quality takes on Minimodding and what is defined as "acceptable" by the community. 2020 January 8, Sonic_Raptor, ManaCube:

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
minimods Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
mini mod alternative lexicographic
minimodding Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
minimodded Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
minimodded Tense=Past lexicographic