Hi there,

It sounds like there may be some configuration settings affecting your moderation workflow. Here are a few things to check:

Moderators don’t need to approve their own posts/comments – If your account has a Moderator role, any posts or comments you create will be published automatically without requiring approval. Moderation is designed to review member-generated content, not content from Moderators or Admins. This reinforces the principle that Moderators’ content is trusted and doesn’t require approval.
Ensure content approval is enabled – If posts or comments aren’t appearing in the moderation panel, it’s worth verifying that content approval is turned on in your moderation settings. You can find a guide on adjusting moderation settings here: Moderation Settings & Panel.
Check space permissions – Posting and commenting permissions may vary depending on the space settings. If approval is required for posts/comments in specific spaces, those permissions must be configured accordingly. You can review space post permissions here: Space Post Permissions.
Understanding user roles – Moderators have specific permissions, and their level of access differs from Admins or Space Admins. Additionally, Moderators can flag members to require their posts for review, but they cannot flag Admins or other Moderators for moderation. This ensures that Moderators' content is trusted and doesn't require approval. You can refer to this guide to see a breakdown of different roles and their capabilities: User Roles & Access Levels.

as a "Moderator" I don't receive posts/comments to approve