moderator

n 1: any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors

2: someone who presides over a forum or debate

3: someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence

moderator

A person, or small group of people, who manages a moderated

{mailing list} or {Usenet} {newsgroup}. Moderators are

responsible for determining which email submissions are passed

on to the list or newsgroup.