BlogTeam

**[Frostpaw/moon Edit: Not a moderator, but editing in the new ones to the list.]**

**BlogTeam** is the team of moderators that controls commenting on BlogClan, operate in various jobs dedicated to the upkeep and entertainment of the site, and work under Kate.

There have been 23 mods ever to have existed thus far, including Kate herself and her child Hazelburrow/Josh.

## **THE MODERATORS**

**Cakestar/Kate -** Kate Cary,  one of the authors included in Erin Hunter and the owner of the site. She is in charge of BlogTeam.

**Hazelburrow/Josh -** Hazel/Josh, Kate's offspring and a cool person.

**Jayfrost -** Jayie, former Allegiances Editor and the second deputy of BlogClan. Served on the Allegiances for around seven years and as deputy for four (2015 - 2019). **RETIRED**.

**Copperclaw -** Copper,  former WRUIC Editor and first deputy of BlogClan. Served as deputy for two years (2013 - 2015). **RETIRED**.

**Dawnmist -** Dawn, former Polls Editor and first medicine cat of BlogClan. Served as medicine cat for two years (2013 - 2015). **RETIRED**.

**Shiveringrose -** Shiv, former TSGN Editor. **RETIRED**.

**Snakepaw -** Snake, former Article Editor. **RETIRED.**

**Flameshine -** Flam, BlogClan Book Editor, created NTA and was the first host. **RETIRED**.

**Flowerstream -** Flo,  briefly Article Editor and also third medicine cat of BlogClan (2017 - 2019). **RETIRED**.

**Cypresswind -** Cyp, former Clanniversary Editor. **RETIRED**.

**Russetfeather -** Russet, former Article Editor. **RETIRED**.

**Iceflower -** Icy, former Birthday Editor and fourth medicine cat of BlogClan (2019 - 2021). **RETIRED**.

**Emberdawn -** Embix, current Article Editor and third deputy of BlogClan (2019 - 2021).

**Sundance -** Sunny, former BitS Editor. **RETIRED**.

**Kat -** Kat, current MRUIC Editor and second medicine cat of BlogClan (2015 - 2017).

**Viperfrost -** Vip, current Allegiances Co-Editor, Clanniversary Editor, and TSGN editor. Current medicine cat apprentice (2021 - Now).

**Goldenfawn -** Goldi, former Clanniversary Editor and current Allegiances Co-Editor. Fifth medicine cat of BlogClan (2021 - Now).

**Birchfoot -** Birchy, current Article Editor and former medicine cat apprentice of BlogClan (under Flowerstream, 2017 - 2019).

**Winterwhisper -** Wint, former BitS Editor and former medicine cat apprentice of BlogClan (under Kat, 2015 - 2017). **RETIRED**

**Cheetahspark -** Cheeto, former Birthday Editor and fourth deputy of BlogClan (2021 - Now)

**Rosefur -** Rose, former TSGN Editor. **RETIRED**.

**Rainshine -** Rainie, current Backup Editor.

**Pineblossom** - Piney, current TSGN Editor and Blog Monthly Editor.

**Eagleflight -** Aquila, current Birthday Tsar.

**Ospreymist**- Osp, Osprue, current General Editor, as well as the Rotation host.

**Lilybreeze -** Lil, current Clanniversary editor and Blog Monthly Editor.

**Moonbreeze -** Moon, current General Editor.

**Snowbreeze -** Snowy, current General Editor.

**Darkwing -** Liv, Ark, Dock, current TSGN Editor and running a BlogClan Art Project [Further Details yet to be announced].

## **HIRING PROCESS**

Moderators are typically selected based on applications. Applications open up whenever the current set of moderators are unable to perform all necessary functions for the site. Successful applicants are announced in a follow-up post and granted necessary abilities as well as an invite to the BlogTeam Discord. Unsuccessful applicants might be contacted later if a position opens up that suits them. Applicants are often hired in batches. Like cookies.

**Founding** - Cakestar, Hazelburrow.

**2013** - Jayfrost, Copperclaw, Dawnmist.

**Unknown** - Snakepaw, Shiveringrose, Flameshine, Flowerstream.

**2017** - Cypresswind, Russetfeather, Emberdawn, Iceflower. **Later**: Sundance.

**2019** - Kat, Viperfrost, Goldenfawn, Birchfoot, Winterwhisper, Cheetahspark, Rosefur, Rainshine.

**2022-** Mapledrift (February), Pineblossom, Snowbreeze, Eagleflight, Lilybreeze, Moonbreeze, Darkwing, Ospreymist (training October, announced November)

## **THE JOBS**

**Allegiances Editor** - Someone who handles the BlogClan Allegiances; this involves updating it using user-submitted forms, and handling changes, additions, removals, and reposts once a month. They also handle Senior Warrior campaigns and vouches, as well as provide knowledge and advice regarding those areas. Past - **Jayfrost**. Current - **Viperfrost** and **Goldenfawn**.

**Article Editor** - Someone who handles the BlogClan Articles; this involves reviewing and scheduling all user-submitted articles to make sure they meet site qualifications and then to fit them into the calendar schedule in an orderly way. Past - **Snakepaw**, **Flowerstream**, **Russetfeather**. Current - **Emberdawn** and **Birchfoot**.

**Backup Editor** - Someone who's available to help out in any necessary way. A jack of all trades, if you will. They can do all sorts of jobs, ranging from NTA to other posts. Past - **Unknown**. Current - **Rainshine**.

**BitS Editor** - Someone who creates monthly posts that involve interviewing an upstanding member of the community. Being a BlogClanner In The Spotlight is a treasured honor. Past - **Sundance, Winterwhisper,Rainshine** Current - **Mapledrift**

**Birthday Editor** - Someone who creates posts for users' birthdays! These posts are designed to convey to a member the warmth and love the whole site has for them on their birthday. Past - **Iceflower**, **Cheetahspark**. Current - **Eagleflight**.

**Clanniversary Editor** - Someone who creates posts for users' clanniversaries! A clanniversary is the anniversary of someone joining the Blog. These posts are designed to convey to a member the warmth and love the whole site has for them on their special day. Past - **Cypresswind**, **Goldenfawn**, **Viperfrost**. Current - **Lilybreeze**.

**MRUIC Editor** - Someone who creates monthly posts of pictures of cats to cheer up members and, of course, show them lots of cats! MRUIC has an interesting past, having formerly been weekly (WRUIC) and hosted by Copperclaw for a while! The Monthly Round Up In Cats is a well-loved feature of BlogClan. Past - **Copperclaw**. Current - **Kat**.

**TSGN Editor** - Someone who handles the Trailing Stars Graphic Novel; this involves assigning parts to members and then overseeing to make sure they complete them on time and in an orderly way. Past - **Shiveringrose**, **Rosefur**, **Viperfrost**. Current - **Darkwing**, **Pineblossom**.

**General Moderator** - Every mod has general moderator capabilities. This involves the moderator being able to approve and manage comments on the site. Current - **Snowbreeze**, **Moonbreeze**, **Ospreymist**.

**Blog Monthly Editor** - Someone responsible for editing and managing the Blog Monthly posts. Current - **Lilybreeze, Pineblossom.**

## **UNRELATED TITLES**

In case you've come here looking for knowledge on some of the roles mentioned here that are NOT strictly BlogTeam.

**Deputy** - This person is meant to be a role model for all of BlogClan, who can be looked toward to resolve site arguments and set an example for member behavior. Deputy terms are two years. There have been four deputies thus far: Copperclaw (2013 - 2015), Jayfrost (2015 - 2019), Emberdawn (2019 - 2021), and Cheetahspark (2021 - Now)

**Medicine Cat** - This person is meant to be kind and welcome presence on BlogClan, who can be looked toward to greet new members and create a pleasant atmosphere around the site. Medicine cat terms are two years. There have been five medicine cats thus far: Dawnmist (2013 - 2015), Kat (2015 - 2017), Flowerstream (2017 - 2019), Iceflower (2019 - 2021), and Goldenfawn (2021 - Now).

A note that these positions are **NOT BLOGTEAM RELATED**. Everyone has a fair chance of achieving one of these positions. Kat, for example, was elected in 2015; a full four years before being selected for BlogTeam, and Snowbreeze, who became the Medicine Cat Apprentice 3 years before joining the BlogTeam.