http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,3582.0.html is somewhat out of date, but the only thing changed is the removal of vanity tags that didn't do anything, and changing Moderator to Acolyte.
owait nevermind, I forgot I purged the thread because it was a circlejerk.
The following groups are full staff members:
Administrator = duh
Global Moderator = can do everything, just as long as an admin oks it.
Acolyte = forum moderator, can lock/unlock/split/merge threads, edit posts, and sticky/move threads, only in their forum. Does not actually have ban powers but can submit for bans/probates with admin approval.
BunBunMaru = front page writer, can post new threads in Front Page Headlines.
The following groups are not staff, but membergroups for trusted members to manage threads:
Godmother = special minimod group for RPG, can lock/split/merge/sticky threads and edit posts.
Librarian = special minimod group for PSL, can lock/split/merge/sticky threads and edit posts and move threads to the completed story archive.
Shrine Janitor = can lock/split/merge threads, sticky/move threads, and edit posts anywhere. Can view reported posts but has no moderation privileges.
The following groups are part of the Idiot Hierarchy:
Idiot Princess = lowest level of the idiot hierarchy, has no extra powers
Idiot Maiden = second tier of the idiot hierarchy, can edit/lock posts
Idiot Deity = top tier of the idiot hierarchy, has all powers of IM + edit profiles and move threads to LS
The rest of these groups are just vanity tags and have no extra powers:
Mascot and YOU WA BAN: silly groups, open to anyone to join and does not have to be staff approved
Spechul Membah: given to noteworthy members in reward for contributions to the site or community. Can't be asked for, only given.
Yellow Member: special tag for Nemoma and Suwako Moriya. Equivalent to Idiot Deity in powers.
Resident Artist++: given to noteworthy artists/musicians/writers in the community. Open to anyone to join but has to be staff approved.
Shrine Janitor and BunBunMaru can both be applied to by anyone, but of course staff has to approve such appointments.