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According to the Help Center of WikiAnswers:
A Category Supervisor oversees one or more categories of interest. Often, those employed (or hobbyists) in a certain field will choose to supervise their category of expertise.
You must meet the requirements for being a Supervisor. Then you can become either a "Floating" Supervisor or a Category Supervisor. If there is a specific category that you have knowledge in, either by virtue of a hobbyist's knowledge and experience or a professional background, you might be able to supervise it, or join the existing Supervisors.
Or you can request the creation of a new category and can then Supervise that category. (See Related question.)
Please write to support @ Answers.com for more information (remove the spaces).
Other infoContribute through good answers and proper category re-categorizations for a few weeks/months. Good work never goes unnoticed. Some category supervisor would spot your good work and would offer extra responsibilities to you.If one or more of the supervisors feel you would be able to make a good supervisor, they would recommend you for the position and you can get it.
Remember, it can be got only by merit and not by request. Just because someone wants to be a supervisor, he cannot become one. Only if the existing supervisors feel he would be eligible and effective as a supervisor, the responsibility would be entrusted on him.
Category Supers are typically either employed in the category field, are hobbyists, or like myself, longtime experts in the area due to both training, experience, etc. Most Supervisors begin at a lower level and work their way up, or like me are invited to become a Supervisor based on contributions to the site - Answers, Edits, etc. To be a Supervisor, you must be at least 15. There are also other Wiki Programs you can enter as well. To find out more, click on the "Help" link at the top of you Answers.com page, then go to the Contributors section, and click on Programs. The various WA Programs available are there, including the Supers program. I've added the basic requirements below; you can see the entire page at the Help Center.
What will get you noticed is the quality of your answers, not necessarily the quantity. If there is a particular Category you're interested in, let me know and I'll forward your name for consideration. Remember though that you must meet the basic requirements regardless, and we do check your contributions.
Would you like to be a Supervisor?Because Supervisors have so much power we need to make sure they understand how WikiAnswers works. These are the simple requirements:- You must be at least 15 years of age.
- Ask at least three http://wiki.answers.com/help/asking_questions.
(You can ask anything, whether or not you know the answer.)
- Contribute at least 10 http://wiki.answers.com/help/answering_questionsor improvements to answers.
- Make at least 15 assorted http://wiki.answers.com/help/editing, e.g. improving questions, moving them, adding related questions and links, etc.
(This might sound like a lot but it's actually the easiest and quickest item on this list.)
When you have met the requirements and are ready to take the next step, email Supervisor @ WikiAnswers.com (remove spaces). Make sure to include your interest in becoming either a Category or Floating Supervisor and provide your User ID. We'll do a quick review of your previous contributions and contact you ASAP.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Who is the supervisor of the 'Questions about WikiAnswers' category?
The supervisors for the 'Questions about WikiAnswers' category are Kamuna and Dino10.
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.
How long do you have to be a member of WikiAnswers to become a Supervisor?
You have join one of WikiAnswers groups, and then you will be assigned special tasks, then you will become a supervisor.
Do you have to ask and answer questions specifically in the category that you want to supervise if you want to become a supervisor of WikiAnswers?
When you are being evaluated as a supervisor for a particular category the categories of the questions you have answered typically do not play a factor. Instead, the quality of the answers is what is important.
Why does WikiAnswers have a category for Hannah Montana?
Someone emailed a Supervisor, which has added this category, Hannah Montanna.
Who was responsible for the creation of the iPhone 4S category on WikiAnswers?
RHYFOR the iPhone 4S category supervisor.
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.
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.)
How do you become a Category Supervisor in more categories?
By consistently answering questions and contributing to the growth of the category and the wikianswers community. First concentrate on one category and gain the trust of senior members of the community. Once senior members are satisfied with your contributions, they would offer you the supervisor option for any category that you are an expert in. This way you can become a category super. Remember: Becoming a super is no joke. It comes with a lot of responsibilities and you will become one among the hundreds of dedicated wikianswers community members who strive to keep the website in top shape.
How can a non supervisor request that a question and answer be locked on WikiAnswers?
You ask a supervisor of that category the question is in to do it and give good reason.
How do you write the email to WikiAnswers saying you want to be a Supervisor?
E-mail WikiAnswers at WikiAnswers @ Answers.com (remove the spaces) if you want to become a Supervisor.
