The power is going to my head: (Is my close vote decisive?)

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So, the other day, I apparently closed a question all by myself:

I've never had that power before --not sure I like having it.

However, today, under similar circumstances, my close vote seemed only to rank like anyone else's:

Can anyone explain?

Catija · Accepted Answer · 2020-09-22 20:57:04Z

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Gold badge holders have the privilege of being able to unilaterally close questions as duplicates which have the relevant tag.

For questions without the tag - your vote is no different to anyone elses.

Gold tag badge holders have powers very similar to those of moderators in those questions.

Catija♦

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answered Sep 21 at 15:03

Chenmunka

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Fascinating! I'll have to be judicious with my --relatively --new powers :D – Chris Sunami supports Monica Sep 21 at 15:21
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@ChrisSunamisupportsMonica I've adjusted the answer slightly - this decision for closure will only be decisive should you be voting to close it as a duplicate. For the full rules, please see the related question on MSE. – Catija♦ Sep 22 at 20:59
I asked 6 years ago if (network wide) we could be reminded when our close votes are binding. meta.stackexchange.com/q/231625/147247 – Kate Gregory Oct 3 at 2:28

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