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These dedicated contributors - recommended by Supervisors for their outstanding and consistent posts - spend the bulk of their time researching and answering questions. Typically, they are experts in a certain field or on a particular topic, and they possess the knowledge to answer complex or detailed questions.
It requires good, well-written answers that have the proper grammar, spelling, etc., and that are correct; a simple "Yes" or "No" answer will not qualify. From there, possible nominations are discussed by the Supervisors and a decision is made.
To become a Premier Answerer, first you must answer numerous questions in great detail and accuracy, and do it often.
Then, it's a waiting game. You must be noticed by a supervisor, and if the supervisor sees fit, will recommend you to become a Premier Answerer. Your contributions will then be reviewed by a panel.
(Note: A Supervisor cannot become a Premier Answerer because the Premier Answerer badge is a regular contributor badge, not a Supervisor-applicable badge. However Premier Answerers may become Supervisors, although their Premier Answerer status will be removed.)
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Can a Premier Answerer on WikiAnswers become a Supervisor?
Yes, you can, although you will not remain a Premier Answerer. You will have their Premier Answerer badge removed and instead receive the Supervisor badge on your profile.
What is a Premier Answerer on WikiAnswers?
A Premier Answerer is someone who spends the bulk of their time and contribution on WikiAnswers researching and writing answers. They are recommended by Supervisors to become them. See the Related Link.
Can you be a Premier Answerer as well as a Supervisor on WikiAnswers?
No, I'm afraid not. If you are a Premier Answerer, you cannot be a Supervisor at the same time.(See Related question.)
How do you become a top answerer for WikiAnswers?
To become a top answerer for WikiAnswers follow Wiki protocol, be polite, and know how to do research.
Can you be in The Initiates Program if you are a Premier Answerer?
Yes you can join The Initiates Program if you are a Premier Answerer.However, if you graduate from the program and accept an invitation to become a supervisor then you will lose your Premier Answerer status.Contributors can only be a Premier Answerer or a supervisor and not both.
Can you become a Mentor as a Premier Answerer?
Mentors are some of WikiAnswers most experienced Supers who have volunteered to guide newly appointed Supers. Premier Answerer is an excellent achievement, but it is Supervisors who are chosen to be mentors since it is the additional editing tools you receive that may require some guidance.
Do you get the Premier Answerer in this site automatically?
No, you get the Premier Answerer by answering questions with all your brain power, intelligence and thinking skills. When a supervisor sees a normal contributor with great questions and answers, they will recommend that contributor to be a Premier Answerer in WikiAnswers. Most of the Premier Answerers in this site are experts of a particular subject. For example, if someone is great at science and environmental change, a supervisor will recommend that particular person to be a Premier Answerer.
How do you become a Talent Scout on WikiAnswers?
Once you have nominated 10 contributors who in turn were invited to become a Supervisor or Premier Answerer you'll receive the "Talent Scout" badge on your bio page. One way to nominate talented contributors for Supervisor or Premier Answerer is to e-mail Supervisor @ WikiAnswers.com (no spaces). Be sure to include both your username and the username of your nominee in the e-mail.
If you are a Talent Scout on WikiAnswers and you think you are a good contributor can you recommend yourself as a Premier Answerer?
I would think that you could but for it to really count you should have someone else like a Talent Scout or Supervisor recommended you for Premier Answerer. Because it would be more appropriate and right to have someone else recommend you. And also you probably would be more likely to get the premier answerer designation.
How do you become a featured contributor?
The closest status is a Premier Answerer.(See the Related question.)
If you are recommended to be a Premier Answerer how long should it take to know if you become one or not?
Times will vary. Once a user is recommended to become a Premier Answerer, a review of their contributions and answers is performed. Depending on the quality of the answers, we may choose to make the user a Premier Answerer or to simply check back at a later date for improvements to the quality of the answers they've given.
What are the differences between the badges of a Premier Answerer and an Alternates Specialist?
A Premier Answerer are dedicated to reasearching and answering questions. Premier Answerers are often recomended by Site Supervisors for doing the before mentioned tasks. An Alternates Specialist is a Supervisor that is responsible for splitting and merging alternates of questions to increase the functionality of WikiAnswers.
