Moderators should be identified below their name in each post, example:

otaku_emmy
Moderator

Not only do we need authority figures and respect their status, we need to know where to turn to for assistance, especially for new members.

Credit where credit is due, our mods do a brilliant job, but who are they? New members have no clue as to the hard yards, dedication and years of service our mods have given.

It's not about elitism, it's about respect and who we can turn to for guidance and direction.

Based on the hundreds of forums I have visited and on the few I have belonged to and even moderated myself, it is apparent and clear who the leaders are ... but NOT on Konachan!. This is rare and just leads to confusion.

When I first joined this community, nearly a year ago, I was bamboozled, some members put me down, and one mod put me straigh (Thanks emmy san), it took me a wile to figure out who was who. It should'd have been so hard.

I don't know if moderators here on Konachan have a hidden forum to talk about decisions, policy and discuss them, but if not I strongly recommend it.

Just my opinion.