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Category Supervisors differ from Floating Supervisors, as they are responsible for overseeing a particular category (or categories in some cases). They have no extra abilities, but mainly focus on their category.
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Does a Senior Supervisor have to be a Category Supervisor?
Yes, a Senior Supervisor must be a Category Supervisor.(See the Related question.)
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.
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 for a change of supervisor?
Yes, it is. Supervising a category is entirely volunteer. A supervisor may request to be taken off of that category. A category may also have more than one supervisor.
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.
Do category supervisors oversee sub-categories of a category that they supervise?
Typically a category supervisor who manages a category with limited subcategories will help to manage those as well. (For example, the category supervisor for "Israel" might also look into "Tel Aviv".) However, a category supervisor that looks over a larger category does not often examine subcategories. (For example, the category supervisor for "History" probably does not read over every single question in the various subcategories.)
What is the meaning of uncategorized supervisor?
Uncategorized supervisor could mean, a supervisor for the uncategorized section, or a floating supervisor, which floats around to different categorizes and supervises them.A supervisor who handles that category on answers.com.
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.
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.)
If you become the supervisor of a category can you also edit its subcategories?
Yes, you can edit ANY category on the site, if you are a supervisor, as long as you don't upset another supervisor, but they should be glad for the help.
