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.
moink