User Types & Roles
Understanding different user roles and permissions in communities on the Integrate Pasifika platform. Learn about the responsibilities and capabilities of each role type.
User Roles & Responsibilities
General
General User
Basic platform user with limited permissions
Permissions
- •Join public and private communities
- •Participate in community discussions
- •Access shared resources and documents
- •Attend community events
- •Send messages to other members
Restrictions
- •Cannot create new communities
- •Cannot moderate content
- •Cannot invite new members
- •Limited administrative capabilities
Responsibilities
- •Follow community guidelines
- •Respect other members
- •Contribute positively to discussions
- •Maintain appropriate behavior
Community
Community Member
Active participant in specific communities
Permissions
- •Access community-specific resources
- •Participate in community discussions
- •Upload and share documents
- •Attend community events
- •Receive community notifications
Restrictions
- •Cannot modify community settings
- •Cannot manage other members
- •Cannot delete community content
- •Subject to community moderation
Responsibilities
- •Follow community-specific guidelines
- •Contribute valuable content
- •Engage respectfully with other members
- •Report inappropriate content
Community
Community Editor
Trusted member with content management capabilities
Permissions
- •Moderate community discussions
- •Edit and organize community content
- •Manage community resources
- •Approve new member requests
- •Create community events
Restrictions
- •Cannot change community settings
- •Cannot remove community owner
- •Cannot delete the community
- •Subject to owner oversight
Responsibilities
- •Maintain community quality
- •Moderate content appropriately
- •Support community growth
- •Assist with community management
Community
Community Owner
Full administrative control over the community
Permissions
- •Manage all community settings
- •Appoint editors and moderators
- •Remove members from community
- •Delete community content
- •Transfer ownership to another member
- •Delete the community entirely
Restrictions
- •Cannot transfer ownership to non-members
- •Must follow platform guidelines
- •Subject to platform administration oversight
- •Cannot override platform policies
Responsibilities
- •Ensure community compliance with platform policies
- •Maintain active community management
- •Respond to member concerns
- •Foster positive community culture
Permission Levels
Read-Only Access
Basic viewing permissions
Capabilities
- •View community content and discussions
- •Access shared resources and documents
- •View community member list
- •Read community announcements
Applicable Roles
- •General User (in public communities)
- •Community Member (in joined communities)
Participant Access
Active participation permissions
Capabilities
- •Post in community discussions
- •Upload and share resources
- •Attend and register for events
- •Send messages to other members
- •Receive community notifications
Applicable Roles
- •Community Member
- •Community Editor
- •Community Owner
Moderator Access
Content moderation permissions
Capabilities
- •Moderate community discussions
- •Edit and organize community content
- •Approve new member requests
- •Manage community resources
- •Create and manage events
Applicable Roles
- •Community Editor
- •Community Owner
Administrative Access
Full community management permissions
Capabilities
- •Manage all community settings
- •Appoint and remove editors
- •Remove members from community
- •Delete community content
- •Transfer community ownership
- •Delete the community
Applicable Roles
- •Community Owner
Role Transitions & Advancement
General User → Community Member
Requirements and process for role advancement
Requirements
- •Join a community successfully
- •Accept community guidelines
- •Complete member onboarding
Process
Automatic upon joining community
Community Member → Community Editor
Requirements and process for role advancement
Requirements
- •Demonstrate active participation
- •Show good community behavior
- •Receive owner approval
- •Complete editor training
Process
Owner appointment with platform approval
Community Editor → Community Owner
Requirements and process for role advancement
Requirements
- •Demonstrate excellent leadership
- •Show commitment to community
- •Receive current owner approval
- •Complete ownership transfer process
Process
Ownership transfer by current owner
Best Practices by Role
For General Users
- •Start by joining communities that interest you
- •Read and follow community guidelines
- •Introduce yourself when joining new communities
- •Ask questions and participate in discussions
- •Respect other members and their contributions
For Community Members
- •Contribute valuable content regularly
- •Help new members feel welcome
- •Report inappropriate content to moderators
- •Participate in community events and activities
- •Share relevant resources and knowledge
For Community Editors
- •Maintain consistent moderation standards
- •Communicate clearly with community members
- •Organize content and resources effectively
- •Support community growth and engagement
- •Work closely with community owner
For Community Owners
- •Set clear community guidelines and expectations
- •Appoint qualified editors and moderators
- •Foster positive community culture
- •Address member concerns promptly
- •Ensure community compliance with platform policies
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