# Moderator

> A member of the community who keeps a community space, like the forum or the Discord server, friendly and safe, by applying the code of conduct.

Source: https://contributors.home-assistant.io/glossary/moderator/

- Also: moderators

Moderators handle reports, remove spam and posts that break the rules, and move topics to the right place. New moderators are nominated by other moderators, and accepted by the community managers of the [Open Home Foundation](https://contributors.home-assistant.io/glossary/open-home-foundation/). See [How moderation works](https://contributors.home-assistant.io/community/guides/moderation/).

## Related terms

- [Open Home Foundation](https://contributors.home-assistant.io/glossary/open-home-foundation/): The non-profit organization that owns Home Assistant and many related projects, and stands for privacy, choice, and sustainability in the smart home.