Human User Roles

graph TD
    READER[Reader] --> |Registers| CONTRIBUTOR[Contributor]
    CONTRIBUTOR --> |Earns Reputation| TRUSTED[Trusted Contributor
substantial reputation]
    CONTRIBUTOR --> |Appointed by
Governing Team| MODERATOR[Moderator]
    READER --> |Can| R1[Browse/Search]
    READER --> |Can| R2[Flag Issues]
    READER --> |Can| R3[Submit Claims]
    CONTRIBUTOR --> |Can| C1[Edit Claims]
    CONTRIBUTOR --> |Can| C2[Add Evidence]
    CONTRIBUTOR --> |Can| C3[Improve Content]
    TRUSTED --> |Can| T1[Approve Changes]
    TRUSTED --> |Can| T2[Mentor New Contributors]
    MODERATOR --> |Can| M1[Review Flags]
    MODERATOR --> |Can| M2[Hide Harmful Content]
    MODERATOR --> |Can| M3[Resolve Disputes]
    style READER fill:#e1f5ff
    style CONTRIBUTOR fill:#99ff99
    style TRUSTED fill:#ffff99
    style MODERATOR fill:#ff9999

Simplified flat role structure:

• Reader: Default role, no login required
• Contributor: Registers and earns reputation through contributions
• Trusted Contributor: substantial reputation unlocks additional permissions
• Moderator: Appointed by Governing Team, handles abuse/disputes
  No hierarchy - roles represent responsibility levels, not management structure.