In your support, I think that comments like "Strike 3 bucko" (which I don't know where to find) show *very bad manners* on the part of a sysop. There are a large number of newby-sysops who don't seem to know anything about Wikiquette, and seem to find more delight in tracking down and harassing newbies than on improving the 'pedia. Rather than trying to open discussion with an apparent offender, they apply condescending boilerplate messages laced with threats of banning.
Perhaps new sysops should be required to pass a test in Wikiquette before they are appointed. Ec
I would like to respectfully argue that rude behaviour is not limited to newer administrators. In fact, in my opinion, some of the most frequently discourteous administrators are some who have been around for a very long time.
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