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What can a Category Supervisor do that a Floating Supervisor cannot?
The only thing a Category Supervisor has that a Floating Supervisor does not is something on their profile that says the category(ies) they supervise, the category supervisor badge, and their username on the category that they supervise. Floating Supervisors and Category Supervisors still have the same super powers and abilities - Category Supervisors just have the fame of supervising a category, albeit it takes more responsibility.
Can you be a Floating Supervisor as well as a Category Supervisor?
No, you have to choose.You can be either a Floating Supervisor or a Category Supervisor. Category Supervisors supervise specificcategories - such as Animal Life, or Anime and Cartoons - while Floating Supervisors do not.If you are a category supervisor, are you limited to helping only in that specific category?Absolutely not. You are welcome to contribute on the site wherever you please.Can you switch if you wish?Yes, certainly. Supervisors can switch between Category and Floating Supervisor if they wish.
Do you get to choose what category you want to supervise when you are a supervisor?
Sometimes. If there are already enough supervisors in a given category, you may be able to supervise a sub-category or another category. There are also "floating" supervisors, who are generalists that have basically the same powers as category supervisors, but just help out wherever they're needed.
Can you reserve a category on WikiAnswers to supervise when you are old enough?
Sadly, no, you cannot. Another Supervisor might want to supervise that same category, so no 'rain checks' are allowed for categories. However, when you are old enough, you can co-supervise a category with another category supervisor for that same category you wanted to supervise.
What is the minimum age to be a Floating Supervisor or a Category Supervisor on WikiAnswers?
You must be at least 15 years of age to become either a floating or a category supervisor.
Once you are a Supervisor can you request to supervise other categories?
Yes, once you are a Supervisor, you can request to supervise any category you wish.
How does a Floating Supervisor become a Category Supervisor?
If a floating supervisor wishes to become a category supervisor, they can apply in the same way that a non-supervisor would, by sending an email to the appropriate email address.
Is it possible to switch from being a Category Supervisor to being a Floating Supervisor?
Yes, Category Supervisors and Floating Supervisors can change their Supervisor status by contacting a Community Assistant.
How do you decide if you should become a Category Supervisor or a Floating Supervisor on WikiAnswers?
Well, it is mainly up to you, Don't forget, a Category Supervisor looks after certain categories, whereas a floating Supervisor maintains every category, just 'Floating'. Hence the name. So it depends whether you prefer just one category or not.
What is a WikiAnswers 'Floating Supervisor'?
Yes, there are. The Floating Supervisor is a Supervisor who might or might not have responsibility for a given Category. A Floating Supervisor 'floats' into any category and can work in any area. Other than that, they have the same "tools" in their kit as a regular Category Supervisor and have similar responsibilies.
Why do you have to be 15 to become a Floating Supervisor?
Because, being a Supervisor whether it's floating or a category, or a senior Supervisor, it requires a lot of responsibility.
Can a Floating Supervisor become a Senior Supervisor?
No, you have to be a Category Supervisor in order to become a Senior Supervisor. (See the Related question.)
