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Have a special skill to benefit people, and overall be an active and caring member of the community that shows they have the merit for it, from what I've seen.

what is merit

Like, ability/knowledge/specialization

Oh, do you think I'd be a good mod?

I mean, probably, but I'd say wait a bit and gain a bit more prominence/experience in the stream. I know you're super duper active, but that's not really the main reason people are mods here.
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I know

Do you think I’ve met those requirements?

Not up to me to decide

Ok

It just got given to me

You ask me, Cloud, or another owner. And they review your Profile and check for openings.