Some users do not have the required age, or experience, and therefore, cannot become a Supervisor until they do.
For those that are too young, a Special Project Assistant badge may be assigned to them until they are of age. Being an SPA is not a prerequisite to being a Supervisor; however, it does show to those that review Supervisor nominees how trusted that member is in the community and how much they contribute.
You will do missions, and it'll lead you to the right path to become supervisor
There is no set time limit. It takes until you have shown you are ready to be a Supervisor.
Those who are a Special Project Assistant have a higher chance in becoming a Supervisor because it is like a training program in becoming one, it is the basics of what a Supervisor does, and the greatest thing that has happened to me while being a Special Project Assistant that it has indeed helped me become a Supervisor.
Yes! Any SPA that becomes a Supervisor is more than welcome to remain an SPA and continue to help out on the site by completing tasks! Once an SPA becomes a Supervisor, and they wish to continue as an SPA, the tasks will be tailored to take advantage of the Supervisor tools! Before the SPA Program was only for regular users. But now even if you become a supervisor you still can be a Special Project Assistant.
You must register to become a member on the site, fit the criteria, email to become a Supervisor, then be granted Supervisorship or be redirected to learn more about the site through the Special Project Assistant program.
The same way a regular contributor would become a supervisor. The most common way is to become an SPA (Special Project Assistant) and spend time doing tasks to prove if you are worthy of becoming a supervisor. To view more information, view the link below.
Contributor (mostly Supervisor) who has a 'Special Project Assistant Active Alumni' badge was an SPA member who graduated from the Mentoring Program and became a Supervisor. However, wished to support the SPA program and complete missions as a Special Project Assistant.SPA Active Alumni can accomplish missions that require Super Powers (like - thrashing, merging, batch re-categorization, etc) in addition to regular missions, and may assist new SPA members in understanding their missions.To become a Special Project Assistant contact Stupid Little Genius on her message board (see related link below).
As the minimum age for joining Answers.com is 13, and an account is required to become a Special Project Assistant - SPA - it follows that all SPAs should be at least 13 years of age.
The time is takes for a Special Project Assistant (SPA) to be promoted to any kind of Supervisor is entirely dependent on the individual. Those that complete tasks quickly and show a great aptitude and knowledge of the site, progress quicker than others. Each SPA is assessed on their own merits and achievements, and there is no set time frame placed on the period they will remain an SPA. How long before they become a Supervisor is based solely on how well they complete the tasks set and their conduct on the site. Note that there is also a minimum age to be a supervisor.
You can become a Special Project Assistant by asking the Senior Supervisor who runs the group, which is Stupid Little Genius, to join by leaving a message on her message board or by emailing Projects@wikianswers.com.See related link/question below.
When you think you are ready A Good Thing to do first is to join the SPA (Special Project Assistants) who train with tasks to become a Supervisor
The supervisor community collectively decided that a minimum age of 15 years old should be set for those who wish to be a Supervisor.Those aged 13-14 may become a Special Project Assistant, in order to gain the experience necessary to later become an effective Supervisor (see Related questions).There are also other special projects that someone aged 13-14 can participate in. (see the Sources and Related links).