Short version: 24 months at the academy, 12 months of field training, and only then can they proudly call themselves Moderators.

If you think it’s easy being a mod, then think again. They put their very lives on the line *every day*. The risk, the pressure, the consequences of making the wrong decision that could lead to things such as open debates, differing opinions, and so on.

And it’s not like they can relax after a day of work. No, they’re on 24/7. You don’t take vacations when you’re literally the pillar of the internet.