EDIT: Sorry I took this whole thing out of context. This is what replying from a mobile phone does, replying from a post on the first page...
It definitely allows room to fit in a dedicated active mod/support staff level, as i personally thought a few months ago (and disscused with people such as DJ_O) that the ARS wasn't really living up to its name and position (half inactive and stuff).
I can't say about now as b4 I was really active on the forums (that came with a price I can no longer afford to pay in my last year of school) but activity and commitment I believe were a good indication of worthiness of a staff position (as well as respecting everyone too
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But now with these changes, I feel like these positions are much more reliable in getting the job done. It is unfortunate however that I won't have much time to see what difference this makes. There's always next year!