What's the difference between a mentor and a super mentor?

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The discussion clarifies the distinction between "mentor" and "super mentor," noting that initially, mentors could only moderate their own forums, while super mentors had broader access across multiple forums. Over time, all mentors gained the ability to moderate any forum, rendering the title of super mentor somewhat obsolete. Participants humorously refer to themselves as "OMNIPOTENT MENTORS," highlighting a shift in roles and responsibilities. The conversation includes playful banter about the perceived power dynamics among mentors. Ultimately, the terms have evolved, reflecting changes in the forum's structure and community.
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I've heard both terms used to describe the forum moderators. Is there a difference between one or the other, or is super mentor a term from the bygone days of PF before my time?
 
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Astronuc: Physicist, Scientist, mentor. Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have. Then an accidental overdose of Gamma radiation alters his body chemistry."

Announcer: "And now when Astronuc grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs."

... super mentor...
 
In the beginning...a mentor could only moderate posts in their own forum. A super mentor kind of floated between forums.

Then we all became super mentors and we all could moderate in any forum.

Then the name became meaningless and we are all now OMNIPOTENT MENTORS!
 
Kind of like sonic with all the chaos emeralds.
 
mgb_phys said:
Astronuc: Physicist, Scientist, mentor. Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have. Then an accidental overdose of Gamma radiation alters his body chemistry."

Announcer: "And now when Astronuc grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs."

... super mentor...
:smile: :smile: :cry: :smile: Oh - that hurt! :smile:

Actually, I'm a mild-mannered, nuts-and-bolts nuclear engineer with an interesting background. And I've only been a mentor for 5 weeks now.
 
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Evo said:
In the beginning...a mentor could only moderate posts in their own forum. A super mentor kind of floated between forums.

Then we all became super mentors and we all could moderate in any forum.

Then the name became meaningless and we are all now OMNIPOTENT MENTORS!

That's what the Overlords were called for a while until they took over the earth. (But for good reasons, I hasten to add!)
 
mgb_phys said:
Astronuc: Physicist, Scientist, mentor. Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have. Then an accidental overdose of Gamma radiation alters his body chemistry."

Announcer: "And now when Astronuc grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs."

... super mentor...

:smile::smile:

Evo said:
In the beginning...a mentor could only moderate posts in their own forum. A super mentor kind of floated between forums.

Then we all became super mentors and we all could moderate in any forum.

Then the name became meaningless and we are all now OMNIPOTENT MENTORS!

Cool, this makes sense. But, Evo, do I sense a little power madness?!:eek:
 
It's all about the tights and cape. Of course, some of us look better in that than others. :wink:
 
G01 said:
Evo, do I sense a little power madness?!:eek:

Naw, Evo doesn't care about power; it's just regular every-day madness.

As for Astro, just take his member photo, paint it green, draw in some heavy eyebrows... :rolleyes:
 
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Danger said:
Naw, Evo doesn't care about power; it's just regular every-day madness.
Muwahahaha :devil:
 

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