I've just had (read: caused) an unfortunate forums incident and insulted an experienced member (who happened to also be a moderator). Although I was technically right in my assertion, the way I asserted my position was rude and insulting (and that's to be kind to myself), and looking back on it, I came across as an arrogant self-important prick. Despite this, the moderator in question chose to talk to me privately about it (when they could well have, and potentially should have, dressed me down in public), and to even go so far as to apologise for upsetting me.
This makes me feel *really* bad, and has brought to my mind the lack of care and consideration we all show each other occasionally, and in particular, the lack of respect we give to those who spend their time keeping this site running (I didn't realise this particular person was a moderator at the time, but that doesn't change the fact that I dealt with them in an inappropriate way).
If we're not careful, we'll see a mass exodus of the experienced and knowledgeable members, and the site (and community built around it) will be the poorer for their absence (and we'll all suffer as individuals as a result).
I just hope my waking up to myself can help others to do the same, so that we keep the community rolling along in a positive direction.
This makes me feel *really* bad, and has brought to my mind the lack of care and consideration we all show each other occasionally, and in particular, the lack of respect we give to those who spend their time keeping this site running (I didn't realise this particular person was a moderator at the time, but that doesn't change the fact that I dealt with them in an inappropriate way).
If we're not careful, we'll see a mass exodus of the experienced and knowledgeable members, and the site (and community built around it) will be the poorer for their absence (and we'll all suffer as individuals as a result).
I just hope my waking up to myself can help others to do the same, so that we keep the community rolling along in a positive direction.
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