Can I make use of freegle

As a moderator can I respond to offers on Freegle and use Freegle in the same way as a member with mod admin status?

Of course you can, just like any other member of the group. However, here are some things that some moderators do to make sure they don't beat other members to the post (pun intended) and keep looking - and acting - squeaky clean.

• Expect no different treatment from any other member because of moderator/group owner 'status'.
• Don't ask for items you have approved yourself (a big mod team helps here)
• Leave a response for a few hours so you aren't the first to reply
• Only post wanteds instead of responding to offers, therefore avoiding putting members who know you are a moderator in an awkward position.
• Set up an alternative id for posting and responding to posts so the member doesn't feel under any obligation (but if you do this, it's good to sign your name, so that people don't think you're hiding behind a fake name).
• Don’t state that you are a moderator – when using the group, you are no more or less important than any other member.
• Generally encourage the Fair offer policy to be considered by all members of the group where possible.
• Do make sure you don't give yourself an advantage by asking for items before they go on the board.
• Although the Yahoo terminology is ‘owner’, please remember that this term may upset some members – if you do feel the need to tell someone, it is better to stick to the term ‘moderator'.

You are under no obligation to do any of the above. However members do notice and complain if they think moderators are taking advantage of their position.

You are under an obligation to ensure that your group is 'non-profit' as that is part of the affiliation criteria of Freegle. So that includes you, as a moderator, not profiting in any way beyond a standard member of your group.

The Yahoo Groups Term "moderator privileges" refers only to admin capabilities.

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