Your contribution history shapes how your future edits are reviewed. Moderators see your track record when they evaluate new submissions — consistent quality means faster approvals and a reputation worth having.
What Moderators See#
Your approval rate (approved vs. rejected edits) isn't public, but moderators can review your history when they open one of your submissions. Contributors with strong records build trust with the review team and tend to get faster turnarounds. A pattern of rejections does the opposite.
Building a Track Record#
Start simple — typos, formatting fixes, obviously missing metadata. They're easy to approve and help you learn the system. As you gain familiarity, take on harder edits: creator credits, character appearances, new relationships.
Source everything. Include your source in the submission notes — "Updated per Marvel.com solicitation" or "Credits verified from printed comic" — and moderators can approve with confidence.
Learn from rejections. They're feedback, not punishment. Read the notes, fix the issue, and resubmit. Most top contributors had rejections early on.
Quality Over Quantity#
- Double-check facts before submitting
- Use reliable sources (publisher sites, printed credits)
- Take time to format correctly
- Review your edit before clicking submit
- Rush to submit as many edits as possible
- Guess at information you're not sure about
- Copy text directly from other sites
- Submit without reviewing your work
Fifty sloppy edits hurt your reputation more than ten careful ones help it.
What Your Profile Shows#
Your profile displays your level, total XP, recent activity, and contribution count. XP comes from approved edits — see Earning XP, Leveling Up, and Auto-Approval for the full progression.
Moderator and Admin Roles#
These aren't tied to XP. Moderators and admins are invited by the team based on contribution quality and community involvement. Focus on consistent, well-sourced edits and the opportunity may come.
FAQ#
Do moderators see my edit history? Yes, when they're reviewing a submission of yours.
Do rejections hurt me? Occasional rejections are normal. A persistent pattern of low-quality submissions may slow your reviews.
How do I become a moderator? By invitation, based on track record and engagement.