Board Thread:Wiki management/@comment-25094668-20160825143605/@comment-4009269-20160826203330

Gah, I always miss these things... Okay, my say on this matter:

I was aware of some hostility around Zambiealex but didn't think it was any more than annoyance about him; I didn't realize it had gone this far (probably because I'm barely on chat anymore, I really should go there more often). It's a shame we have these rules in place but they always go unnoticed until there's actually a big dilemma that has us questioning all our staff choices.

I feel like this is one of those situations where no one really realizes how hostile they're being until someone points it out. I'm guilty of this myself; if anyone has been here since 2013 you may remember... But from what I've seen (correct me if I'm wrong) almost everyone has realized their mistakes. But have they learned is the question, which can't be easily answered.

Just a reminder to all staff members (and regular users too, but aimed at staff): Picking on users, even when they are causing trouble, is considered bullying and is strictly against the rules. It may seem harmless initially, but remember, YOU are the staff who are supposed to be preventing this; the community has chosen YOU to have rights because they trust you to be respectful and just. I'm glad Electric Plants was able to be mature and responsible to not only notice this, but report it to prevent a user who has already had a bad reputation from going through more harassment.

It's a shame we must go through this time after time, but I don't know any way to prevent this. There is so much hostility no matter where you go... We need to help each other improve; don't make a mockery of someone for trying their best to help. Always put yourself in their position, and remember that things you say can be interpreted meaner than you may intend. Be sure to focus on what they are doing right as well as what they are doing wrong.