I personally wouldn't mind if I didn't have the colored name or title that distinguishes me as a mod, but as far as what you're seeking to address, I don't really think it would make a difference in the long run. People will know that I'm a mod based on my actions and comments, and where they appear. If you're saying mod actions should be anonymous, I don't agree with that either. If I remove a vote against my crew member on his battle, people should be able to see that for various reasons that keeping them from thinking it may be due to bias doesn't outweigh.
I personally feel that as a mod, someone is going to find something wrong with what you do no matter what...because people generally have a level of fear and resentment towards authority. The most that we can do is choose who we mod wisely and get rid of anyone who misuses their mod powers. But as far as trying to cut down the appearance of favoritism, people are going to think what they want to think regardless.
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