User blog comment:Brandon Rhea/Tips for becoming an admin/@comment-3444778-20121206190454

Many of the points in this post ring true for chatmod as well. I've been on a wiki or two where the chatmods act like gods, treat everyone else like subjects, and strictly adhere to the rules without holding situations at hand up to the light. It's hilarious, pathetic, and just plain sad all at the same time. And then there are people who know how to effectively moderate without compromising the rules, yet still manage to be friendly and helpful to everyone. Chatmod is not for everyone; there's a difference between those who can keep the rules and those who can effectively enforce them.