different between sysop vs sysophood

English

Etymology

Blend of system +? operator.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?s?s??p/

Noun

sysop (plural sysops)

1. (computing, Internet) A system operator, especially someone who administers an online communications system or bulletin board.
2. (Wiktionary and WMF jargon) An administrator on a wiki.

Synonyms

• admin
• sysadmin

Translations

See also

• sysprog

Verb

sysop (third-person singular simple present sysops, present participle sysopping, simple past and past participle sysopped)

1. (intransitive) To work as a sysop.
2. (transitive, rare) To give someone sysop privileges.

English

Etymology

sysop +? -hood

Noun

sysophood (uncountable)

1. (rare) The state or period of being a sysop.
   • 1995, "S|ren Erichsen", THIS IS PELEDA CALLING WUNDEE! (discussion on Internet newsgroup alt.1d)

     I have already walked the path of sysophood. It sure beats being a humble user.

   • 2000, "Alex Cain", Temporary Ban... (discussion on Internet newsgroup microsoft.public.games.zone)

     I am going to apply for sysophood soon but have not done so yet.