Thread:Seshini/@comment-30379300-20171123175509/@comment-29559151-20171125045342

Hey admins, sorry to barge in on this as well (but since it was on the "recent activity" page, it caught my eye).

Hielmiez approached this incredibly well. As an admin on several communities myself, I appreciate the stern yet calm approach. But Jo, you are (again) being blatantly rude to members for tiny infractions. The wiki policy does indeed state what you mention, but it's also near the bottom of the page after several other policies before it mention that any user is free to edit things. It also states not to "be dominating" in the event something you edit is done before you. You didn't need to exactly be so condescneding in your tone. I know you are admins, but sometimes users take that to heart when you are mean, no matter the intent behind what you say. Hielmiez had already addressed the issue, and the user took notice of their error. You didn't need to add the "you've caused ME so much trouble" type of remark. That comes off as rude and (for lack of a better word) petty. Three notes on the language? One was enough. Like Seshini said, they don't need to be told my multiple people. They got the message loud and clear.

I try to take a backseat view of the community, the news, and the updates since this is such a wonderfully thought-out and well-made community, and Hielmiez is always being so kind even in his/her scolding of people (like above). It's proper and professional. But Jo, you can be intimidating and come off very rude sometimes. As a member, I don't expect you to care, but I thought Hielmiez should know he/she is doing a fantasic job! As someone who lost several supporting members because of my own "rude" behavior in one of my communities, I suggest toning it down and being nicer. Being an admin doesn't mean you get to stomp around like you are the master of things. It means being professional, maintaining order, and making the community and inviting and welcoming place.