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Meet the Connect Moderators

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Caption: A graphic of the earth that shows people located in different areas next to the words "Connect Moderators."Caption: A graphic of the earth that shows people located in different areas next to the words "Connect Moderators."Connect Moderators are Local Guides just like you and me. They apply the knowledge they’ve gained as active members of our community to moderate Connect and help improve the experience for everyone. You may see them welcoming newcomers, explaining the program, answering questions, and sharing their knowledge with others.

 

Meet your moderators (appearing in the order in which they joined as a Connect Moderator):

 

Caption: A photo of Ivan at a baseball stadium.Caption: A photo of Ivan at a baseball stadium.

@iyudhi from the United States who speaks Bahasa Indonesia and English. Learn more about Ivan here.

 

Caption: A photo of Ermes enjoying the outdoors.Caption: A photo of Ermes enjoying the outdoors.

@ermest from Italy who speaks Italian and English. Learn more about Ermes here.

 

Caption: A photo of Farid smilingCaption: A photo of Farid smiling

@FaridTDF from Argentina who speaks Spanish. Learn more about Farid here.

 

Caption: A photo of Gregg smiling while sitting.Caption: A photo of Gregg smiling while sitting.

@Flash from Canada who speaks English. Learn more about Gregg here.

 

Caption: A photo of Karen smiling at a Google event.Caption: A photo of Karen smiling at a Google event.

@KarenVChin from the United States who speaks English. Learn more about Karen here.

 

Caption: A photo of Paul standing in front of a wall of graffiti.Caption: A photo of Paul standing in front of a wall of graffiti.

@PaulPavlinovich from Australia who speaks English. Learn more about Paul here.

 

Caption: A photo of Ludwig on a hike.Caption: A photo of Ludwig on a hike.

@LudwigGermany from Germany who speaks German and English. Learn more about Ludwig here.

 

Caption: A photo of Sonia smiling.Caption: A photo of Sonia smiling.

 @SoniaK from Bangladesh who speaks Bangla and English. Learn more about Sonia here.

 

Caption: A photo of Nunung smilingCaption: A photo of Nunung smiling

@NunungAfuah from Indonesia who speaks Bahasa Indonesia and English. Learn more about Nunung here.

 

Caption: A photo of Adrian in a sunny street.Caption: A photo of Adrian in a sunny street.

@AdrianLunsong from Malaysia who speaks English. Learn more about Adrian here. 

 

 

Caption: A photo of Hiroyuki before enjoying a meal.Caption: A photo of Hiroyuki before enjoying a meal.

@HiroyukiTakisawa from Japan who speaks Japanese and English. Learn more about Hiroyuki here.

 

Caption: A photo of Torben smiling for the cameraCaption: A photo of Torben smiling for the camera

@TorM from Germany who speaks German and English. Learn more about Torben here.

 

Caption: A photo of Steve with an Android Oreo statue.Caption: A photo of Steve with an Android Oreo statue.

@SP31 from the United States who speaks English and some Haitian-Creole. Learn more about Steve here.

 

Caption: A photo of Jesi holding her DSLR camera.Caption: A photo of Jesi holding her DSLR camera.

@Jesi from Argentina who speaks Spanish and English. Learn more about Jesi here.

 

Caption: A photo of Jordan holding a chocolate treat in hand.Caption: A photo of Jordan holding a chocolate treat in hand.

@JordanSB from the United States who speaks English. Learn more about Jordan here.

 

Caption: A photo of Sumaiya in front of a Google board.Caption: A photo of Sumaiya in front of a Google board.

@SumaiyaZafrin from Bangladesh who speaks Bengali and English. Learn more about Sumaiya here.

 

Caption: A photo of Omer hugging an Android statue.Caption: A photo of Omer hugging an Android statue.

@OmerAli from Pakistan who speaks Urdu, Punjabi, and English. Learn more about Omer here.

 

Caption: A photo of Jan enjoying the outdoors.Caption: A photo of Jan enjoying the outdoors.

@JanVanHaver from Belgium who speaks Dutch, English, German, and French. Learn more about Jan here.

 

Caption: A photo of Emeka in a Local Guides t-shirt.Caption: A photo of Emeka in a Local Guides t-shirt.

@EmekaUlor from Nigeria who speaks English, Igbo, Hausa, and some Yoruba. Learn more about Emeka here.

 

Caption: A both of Jane giving the thumbs up in front of a lake.Caption: A both of Jane giving the thumbs up in front of a lake. 

@JaneBurunina from Ukraine who speaks Ukrainian, Russian, and English. Learn more about Jane here.

 

Caption: A photo of Luigi smiling in a park.Caption: A photo of Luigi smiling in a park.

@LuigiZ from Italy who speaks Italian, English, and a bit of Dutch. Learn more about Luigi here.

 

Caption: A photo of Alexandre in front of a building.Caption: A photo of Alexandre in front of a building.

@AlexandreCampbell from Brazil who speaks Portuguese, English, and some Spanish. Learn more about Alexandre here.

 

Caption: A photo of Shafiul wearing a Local Guides t-shirt.Caption: A photo of Shafiul wearing a Local Guides t-shirt.

@ShafiulB from Bangladesh who speaks Bengali and English. Learn more about Shafiul here.

 

Caption: A photo of Penny in a boat.Caption: A photo of Penny in a boat.

@PennyChristie from Australia who speaks English and Greek. Learn more about Penny here.

 

Caption: A photo of Megan smiling for the camera.Caption: A photo of Megan smiling for the camera.

@Kwiksatik from the United States who speaks English and some Spanish. Learn more about Megan here.

 

Caption: A photo of Feliciana posing with a Google bicycle during Connect Live 2019.Caption: A photo of Feliciana posing with a Google bicycle during Connect Live 2019.

@Velvel from Indonesia who speaks English, Bahasa Indonesia, and Mandarin Chinese. Learn more about Feliciana here.

 

Caption: A photo of Kashif in front of some buildings.Caption: A photo of Kashif in front of some buildings.

@Kashifmisidia from Pakistan who speaks Urdu, English, Sindhi, Memon, and some Gujarati. Learn more about Kashif here.

 

Caption: A photo of Nyai on a street in San Jose.Caption: A photo of Nyai on a street in San Jose.

@Nyainurjanah from Indonesia who speaks Sundanese, Bahasa Indonesia, and English. Learn more about Nyai here. 

 

Caption: A photo of Cecilia smiling for the camera.Caption: A photo of Cecilia smiling for the camera.

@CeciliaRatto from Argentina who speaks Spanish and English. Learn more about Cecilia here.

 

Caption: A photo of Sagir wearing a Local Guides t-shirt.Caption: A photo of Sagir wearing a Local Guides t-shirt.

@Sagir from Nigeria who speaks English, Hausa, and Fulani, and understands Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish. Learn more about Sagir here.

 

Caption: A photo of Silvina smiling for the camera.Caption: A photo of Silvina smiling for the camera.

@SilvyC from Argentina who speaks Spanish and English. Learn more about Silvina here.

 

Caption: A photo of Ricardo at a fancy place.Caption: A photo of Ricardo at a fancy place.

@LightRich from Mexico who speaks Spanish and English. Learn more about Ricardo here.

 

Caption: A photo of Adam posing for the camera.Caption: A photo of Adam posing for the camera.

@AdamGT from Australia who speaks English. Learn more about Adam here.

 

Caption: A photo of Tushar in front of the Golden Gate bridge.Caption: A photo of Tushar in front of the Golden Gate bridge.

@Tushar_Suradkar from India who speaks English and Hindi. Learn more about Tushar here.

 

Caption: A photo of Indah smilingCaption: A photo of Indah smiling

@indahnuria from Indonesia, who speaks English and Bahasa Indonesia. Learn more about Indah here.

 

Caption: A photo of Denise smilingCaption: A photo of Denise smiling

@Denise_Barlock from USA, who speaks English. Learn more about Denise here.

 

Caption: A photo of Luis smilingCaption: A photo of Luis smiling

@LaloPadilla from Mexico, who speak Spanish and English. Learn more about Lalo here.

 

Caption: A selfie of Naresh smiling.Caption: A selfie of Naresh smiling.

@NareshDarji from India, who speaks Hindi and English. Learn more about Naresh here.

 

Caption: A photo of Isha smiling.Caption: A photo of Isha smiling.

@Globe_trotter_Ish from UK, who speaks English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and some German. Learn more about Isha here

 

Caption: A photo of Falguni smiling.Caption: A photo of Falguni smiling.

@FalguniP from Mumbai, India, who speaks English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati, Kutchi. Learn more about Falguni here.

 

Caption: A photo of Sophea smiling.Caption: A photo of Sophea smiling.

@Sophia_Cambodia from Cambodia, who speaks Khmer and English. Learn more about Sophea here.

 

Caption: A photo of Morten smiling.Caption: A photo of Morten smiling.

@MortenCopenhagen from Denmark, who speaks English and Danish. Learn more about Morten here.

 

Caption: A photo of Shola smiling.Caption: A photo of Shola smiling.

 

@SholaIB from Nigeria, who speaks English, French, and Yoruba. Learn more about Shola here.

 

You can expect that Connect Moderators will be willing to share their knowledge with you, whether it be about Google Maps, the Local Guides program or Connect. They're pretty popular and not on Connect constantly, nor are they expected to be, so please be patient and mindful of the 5 cores values of Connect as you normally would. Do not tag them just because you want them to see your post. Connect Moderators are not Google employees, nor do they have any special superpowers beyond being awesome Local Guides. If you need something urgent or sensitive, please reach out to one of the Google Moderators.

 

Please give these amazing Local Guides a virtual high-five and thank you!

 

Interested in becoming a moderator for Local Guides Connect? Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • Local Guides Level 5+ who actively and consistently contribute to Google Maps and Local Guides Connect, following our program rules and 5 cores values of Connect.
  • Friendly and respectful community members who help keep Connect a warm, welcoming and informative place with their knowledge, accuracy and tone.

There is no application or nomination process. Keep contributing and engaging with your fellow Local Guides and the Local Guides team will be in touch if you are selected.


Note: Due to the volume of private messages Googlers receive, I do not read or respond to private messages. Please post publicly so others may benefit from your discussion. If you require urgent assistance, please tag a Google Moderator. Thank you!.
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Level 9

mmmmmm @TraciC @ErmesT,

 

I love that emporer guy! Nice costume, Nice and awesome work is what all you guys are doing especially mentoring us into this Local Guides world.

Happy Days

JonasK

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch und Dankeschön an dieser Stelle für die prompte und kompetente Hilfe bei Fragen und den freundlichen Umgang untereinander auf internationaler Ebene.

Danke

@TraciC

@ErmesT

@FaridTDF

@all other 😉

Walter Sanders
Level 10

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 Our Connect  Moderators @YK1001 , @iyudhi  you are always available for helping us, thank you 

 

Congratulations for the new  connect moderators @FaridTDF , @ErmesT , @Flash , @Csaba  you will be a great addition for our community .

 

thank you @TraciC for your announcement . 

 

Level 7

i really loved the stuff .. Mapping helps not only to know the world but also to collect different people from different places for the same purpose and this crew is the prove i think ...love this crew  especially the emperor and his dog 😄 🙂

Level 7

To @TraciC, @iyudhi, @YK1001; @FaridTDF, @Csaba, @ErmesT, @Flash

 

Thank you guys for all the work you do & answering our many questions in detail and giving your time to us. You are all very much appreciated!

 

A big virtual hi-5 👊 to you all - you guys rock! 

 

Cheers Cate 

 

Btw 3 legged puppy in the pic is super cute! Unless it's a trick of the camera and he/she actually has 4 legs then my baf. But still a cutie! 

Level 8

Hello all the wonderful Super Connect Moderators.

 

Here we go. Hello and we appreciate your work. 🙂

Hi 5 !!1Hi 5 !!1

Level 7

Very nice to meet all of you!

Werner Smit
Level 10

that looks like a new badge idea. 

Level 8

Congratulations all. 

Level 10

A Virtual High Five from my side..... 

 

Thank you 🙂

Atma Ram
Level 10

@CateP wrote:

 

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Btw 3 legged puppy in the pic is super cute! Unless it's a trick of the camera and he/she actually has 4 legs then my baf. But still a cutie! 


Yes, @CateP, she only has three legs. Here is a video I took of her (and her best friend) the other day: 

  

Former Google Contributor

Big THANK YOU to everyone for your contribution to the community! Woohoo!

Great ! ! 

 

Congratulations to my fellow local guides....Quote

Level 10

I would like to be russian Connect Moderator. But first you need to create russian language thread 😃

From Saint Petersburg with ♥ | Russia Local Guides Russian Language Thread

Level 8

Thanks @TraciC..

Really happy to read this post.. This is very encouraging.. Thank you @Csaba, @YK1001, @iyudhi, @ErmesT, @FaridTDF, @Flash for making local guides connect a warm and welcoming place for other local guides.. 🙂

Vellore Local Guides
Connect Moderator
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Jambo from Kenya, Hakuna Matata

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Proud To Be a Local Guide and Member of Google Guide FamilyProud To Be a Local Guide and Member of Google Guide Family

 

 

 

Connect Moderator

@Csabawow!!

its great to wear traditional cloths ...you look so beautiful

its really look like a emperor which is say @PaulP in his comments.

Level 8

You are right @ShafiulB.. The traditional cloths looks great on @Csaba.. 🙂

Vellore Local Guides
Level 10

Many congratulations to these awesome Local guides on becoming Moderators.
@TraciC , @IvanY@YK1001@Csaba and the others (unable to tag them) - Happy to have interacted with some of you before.
I hope to become a google moderator soon !!!

Connect Moderator
Level 8

I will check out now @ShafiulB..

Vellore Local Guides
Level 10

Thank you @Csaba for sharing #Málna with us! I also saw the other video of her and her new friend, Cili - on #YouTube.

 

 


@petocsaba wrote:

@CateP wrote:

 

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Btw 3 legged puppy in the pic is super cute! Unless it's a trick of the camera and he/she actually has 4 legs then my baf. But still a cutie! 


Yes, @CateP, she only has three legs. Here is a video I took of her and her best friend) the other day: 

  


 

Level 10

Why there's no Arabic moderator? @TraciC

Level 6
Local Guides family! Thank you for being you!
Level 1

Hello everyone 

Connect Moderator

Hi moderators    You guys rock, thanks for keeping LGC a warm and productive community. 

 

P.S. I'm virtually filling out moderator application forms in my head 🙂

Googler

@MichelChammas In my original post, I listed the criteria for selecting a Connect Moderator. We select Connect Moderators based on their activity and helpfulness in Connect. As Connect is not even a year old, hopefully we'll have more Connect Moderators to add in the future. 🙂


Note: Due to the volume of private messages Googlers receive, I do not read or respond to private messages. Please post publicly so others may benefit from your discussion. If you require urgent assistance, please tag a Google Moderator. Thank you!.
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@DanielTh I love your enthusiasm but wanted to add one note: Google Moderators are Google employees/members of the Local Guides team.

 

@Csaba The video of your pup and her best friend is just TOO cute!! 

 


Note: Due to the volume of private messages Googlers receive, I do not read or respond to private messages. Please post publicly so others may benefit from your discussion. If you require urgent assistance, please tag a Google Moderator. Thank you!.
Level 10

@TraciC wrote:

 

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@Csaba The video of your pup and her best friend is just TOO cute!! 

 


I know, @TraciC. I am collecting kudos with her all the time she appears. 🙂

Congratulation to  @IvanY@SampsonF@FaridM@CsabaP@ermest. All of you are inspiration for local guides.

Asheesh Pandey
Level 10

@Csaba please make sure Málna is well rewarded for collecting kudos all the time she appears. O.K?  🙂

 

 


@petocsaba wrote:

@TraciC wrote:

 

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@Csaba The video of your pup and her best friend is just TOO cute!! 

 


I know, @TraciC. I am collecting kudos with her all the time she appears. 🙂


 

Level 10

I will, @SanyaOdare and thsnkd for your enthuisasm . She even has a Facebook page!

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Level 7

Oh my gosh @Csaba that is adorable! Thank you for sharing such a sweet video 🙂 That melts the heart

 

Cheers, Cate 

Level 10

O.K @Csaba, I will visit her Facebook page very soon. Cheers

 


@petocsaba wrote:

I will, @SanyaOdare and thsnkd for your enthuisasm . She even has a Facebook page!


 

Level 10

@LucioV, now you and @Csaba are making me want to own a dog pretty much earlier than I'd intended.

 

Lab' and boerboel are my favourite.

 


@LucioV wrote:

@petocsaba wrote:

I will, @SanyaOdare and thsnkd for your enthuisasm . She even has a Facebook page!


Ahahaha also my Brown has got a FB page 😄 https://www.facebook.com/brown.braunino?fref=ts


 

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I'm happy  to jion here

Level 7

Ok.. Here we go, fighting! 

Level 8

Hi @LucioV..

Your brown too looks so cute.. 🙂

Vellore Local Guides

Congratulations @khammami

Level 10

@SalmaanN wrote:

Hi @LucioV..

Your brown too looks so cute.. 🙂


He is not! Really! He hate me! I was bit by Brown three times 😄

Level 10

Oh no @LucioV! I suggest you reach out to Cesar Millan. I don't like dog bite - at all.

 


@LucioV wrote:

@SalmaanN wrote:

Hi @LucioV..

Your brown too looks so cute.. 🙂


He is not! Really! He hate me! I was bit by Brown three times 😄


 

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Level 10

I want to meet this man @ErmesT for the shake of his inclination towards the nature. I still remember that he replied to my first post at first with the suggestion to add caption on the photos. This is the 2nd time I congratulate to you @ErmesT and all others. I have congratulated all of you in another post as well. Thanks a lot. 


@ErmesT wrote:

and, of course, a FIVE petals flower

Caption: a five petals flower - Tuscany - Photo Credit Local Guide @ermestCaption: a five petals flower - Tuscany - Photo Credit Local Guide @ermest


 

Connect Moderator

Well, I give this suggestion to a lot of people, but not so many understand the meaning of this, and the beauty to tell a story using both words and photos, mixed together.
You understood this, and your badges in Connect are showing to everyone the good person that you are.
So it is my pleasure to thank YOU, @BishowvijayaP

 

Level 10

Its my pleasure dear @ErmesT. Some days before I wanted to tag you in this post that I had made. But I thought several times and concluded myself not to disturb you. Now I am revealing the truth. hahaha. Thanks a lot again. 🙂

Level 10

Thanks a million @ErmesT for such an insightful suggestion. I will take that to heart and apply it to my subsequent posts.

 


@ErmesT wrote:

Well, I give this suggestion to a lot of people, but not so many understand the meaning of this, and the beauty to tell a story using both words and photos, mixed together.
You understood this, and your badges in Connect are showing to everyone the good person that you are.
So it is my pleasure to thank YOU, @BishowvijayaP