# DickD Reflects on Being a Ben's Friends Moderator

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/dickd-reflects-on-being-a-bens-friends-moderator/7728>\
**Category:** News\
**Created:** [November 15, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/dickd-reflects-on-being-a-bens-friends-moderator/7728 "2019-11-15T22:06:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![Bens\_Friends](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/838e76/32.png) [@Bens\_Friends](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Bens_Friends)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/dickd-reflects-on-being-a-bens-friends-moderator/7728/1 "2019-11-15T22:06:03Z")

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Ever Wondered What it’s Like to be a Ben’s Friends Moderator?

At the heart of Ben’s Friends are our Moderators, who play varied and interesting roles. Our communities wouldn’t be the same without them: they’re central to keeping your communities safe and supportive.

This week we asked DickD, a moderator on [AVMSurvivors.org](http://AVMSurvivors.org), to tell us a bit about his experiences and motivations as a Ben’s Friends Moderator. Contributing to the AVM community and supporting others through difficult times is at the heart of his commitment. DickD’s heart is obviously a big one! And here it is, straight from that big heart: