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(Last updated: 09 October 2007)
Player Moderators (a.k.a pmod)
A runescape moderator is a player who gets priority when they send
abuse reports, and they have the ability to mute players for up to 48 hours. They are not under the
constraints of the one minute waiting time to appeal, so they can appeal lots of people without having to wait around. They also have access to the runescape moderator forums where they can receive further
help if necessary.
Runescape Player Moderators are recognised by a silver
crown next to their name: 
These mods are not paid by
runescape and gain no other advantages. They are simply ordinary players who have been granted special "responsiblity".
Anyone can be a player moderator. Combat Level and skills never come into the equation here. If you have a warning on any
blackmarks, it hinders your chance to become a pmod, however it does not prevent you becoming a pmod, unless you have 10 or
more blackmarks. Check your blackmark history by clicking "Appeal an Offence/Ban" on the runescape homepage. It is also crucial
to remember that they are not runescape staff, and they will never ask for your password.
Player moderators are not obliged to report or help anyone. They will never be de-modded (see later
on on guide) for not being active or not reporting players.
If you see a moderator abusing their powers, you can report them as you
would normally. Also, Jagex frequently check that mods are not abusing there power, and they check all mutes that a player
moderator has authorized, however a pmods decision is normally always final.
To become a mod, you simply must be a good player and when you report people, those reports must result
in action being taken to the offender. If Jagex notice your reports are successful, they may make you a moderator.
Mods can be free players or paying members. A moderator can also be "de-modded" in which they lose their "modership" and go
back to ordinary players. They may be demodded for various reasons, i.e. abusing their powers and muting innocent players,
to just sharing their accounts. Jagex are very strict that player moderators adhere to the rules carefully because they are
ambassadors to the game.
Forum Moderators (a.k.a fmods)
Like most forums, Jagex need help in getting rid of spam, profanity and generally any flaming within
threads. They enlist the help of forum moderators who can be recgonised with a green crown next to their forum name
with a green background in their posts. This green crown does not appear in the runescape game however. Similar
to Jagex Staff, these players have the ability to move and delete posts as well as locking threads. They can
also temporarily ban a player from the forums for up to 24 hours. Its important to remember that these players are just normal
players too. They are not paid and do this work voluntarily. They have no special powers in runescape, however,
it is indeed possible for a player to be a forum moderator and a player moderator. Its important to remember that they are
two different roles. They will never ask for your runescape password or any such details.
A forum moderator can be recognised with the green background in all their posts: 
A Jagex moderator (jmod, see below), can be recognised with a gold background in all their posts.
They can also moderate the forums like Forum moderators, but they can also sticky threads and have administration access to
the forums control panel. 
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Do Forum and Player Moderators get paid?
No. Fmods and Pmods do not get paid in any way, shape or form. All
their work is voluntary.
Do Player or Forum moderators get any special items, free membership or stat rasing
rewards?
No. They are simply normal players that have been given a few extra powers (see infomation
above) that help Jagex make runescape a safer and happier environment for everyone. They do not get rewarded with any bonuses.
Can a Player or Forum moderator ban me?
No player can ban you. If anyone claims they can ban you, report them for
Staff impersonation. A player moderator can only mute you for up to 48 hours and a forum moderator can only ban you from the
forums for up to 24 hours.
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Jagex Staff (a.k.a jmod)
Jagex staff are people who actually work for Jagex and are recognised by a gold crown next to their
names: 
They are paid and are Jagex staff, and therefore have the ability to ban you pemanently if they see
you breaking the rules. Its important to remember that they will never ask for your password. Anyone without
this gold crown next to there name is not jagex staff. In runescape classic, right at the beginning, Paul
gower used to play with his runescape account called shark, however he no longer does so. Anyone claiming to be Jagex
staff without the gold crown next to there name should be immediately reported using the Report abuse feature located near the bottom of your runescape screen.
Jagex moderators cannot interact with other players through trade and they
cannot fight anyone in the wilderness, but they can still fight npc's. Jagex staff can also alter any of their levels, sometimes
for fun and sometimes for testing purposes.
Jagex mods can additionally
join any clan chat room, regardless if its full. They can kick anyone in that chat room,
but the owner can set them any rank they choose.
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