Refactor authentication settings and enhance frontend moderation panel with performance optimizations, loading states, error handling, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility improvements

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+# Product Context
+
+## Overview
+ThrillWiki is a comprehensive platform for theme park enthusiasts to discover parks, share experiences, and access verified information through a moderated knowledge base.
+
+## User Types and Needs
+
+### Park Enthusiasts
+- **Problem**: Difficulty finding accurate, comprehensive theme park information
+- **Solution**: Centralized, moderated platform with verified park/ride data
+- **Key Features**: Park discovery, ride details, location services
+
+### Reviewers
+- **Problem**: No dedicated platform for sharing detailed ride experiences
+- **Solution**: Structured review system with rich media support
+- **Key Features**: Media uploads, rating system, review workflow
+
+### Park Operators
+- **Problem**: Limited channels for authentic presence and information
+- **Solution**: Verified company profiles and official park information
+- **Key Features**: Company verification, official updates, park management
+
+## Core Workflows
+
+1. Park Discovery & Information
+   - Geographic search and browsing
+   - Detailed park profiles
+   - Operating hours and details
+
+2. Ride Management
+   - Comprehensive ride database
+   - Technical specifications
+   - Historical information
+   - Designer attribution
+
+3. Review System
+   - User-generated content
+   - Media integration
+   - Rating framework
+   - Moderation workflow
+
+4. Content Moderation
+   - Submission review
+   - Quality control
+   - Content verification
+   - User management
+
+5. Location Services
+   - Geographic search
+   - Proximity features
+   - Regional categorization
+
+## Strategic Direction
+
+### Current Focus
+1. Content Quality
+   - Robust moderation
+   - Information verification
+   - Rich media support
+
+2. User Trust
+   - Review authenticity
+   - Company verification
+   - Expert contributions
+
+3. Data Completeness
+   - Park coverage
+   - Ride information
+   - Historical records
+
+### Future Roadmap
+1. Community Features
+   - Enhanced profiles
+   - Contribution recognition
+   - Expert designation
+
+2. Analytics
+   - Usage patterns
+   - Quality metrics
+   - Engagement tracking
+
+3. Media
+   - Image improvements
+   - Video support
+   - Virtual tours