moders

Moders is a term that is not widely recognized as a standard English word. In modern usage it is rare and usually context-dependent. In online communities, moders may appear as a nonstandard plural form of moderator or as a misspelling of "mods" or "modders." The intended meaning is typically inferred from surrounding text.

Because moders is uncommon, it can lead to ambiguity. If the discussion concerns site governance, a sentence containing "moders" probably refers to moderators; if it concerns software or game development, it is more likely a misspelling of modders. Some readers may treat it as a typographical error rather than a defined term.

In the role of moderation, moderators oversee discussions, enforce rules, remove or edit content, and help maintain community safety. They may operate under defined policies, with tools to flag content, ban or suspend users, and resolve disputes. The number and scope of moderators vary by community.

In other languages or historical contexts, forms that resemble "moders" exist but have different meanings, such as words for mother or mother tongue in some languages. These uses are unrelated to online moderation in English. See also: moderator, moderation, modder, mods.