User blog comment:Mclinsky/I'm sorry.../@comment-1889067-20120119212243

I would saw Ex deserved a good 'ol talking to. It went out of hand but that is that.

I would say next time don't use language like "umad" or such. Actions taken as administration like issuing a warning or blocking should include formal language, and explaining why the action was taken.

Personally I tend to just give a friendly heads up at first, then officially warn, then block.

I think people respond better to "Please don't use 'gay' in a derogatory way :/ It offends some people :/ ~Hunter" versus "Bro, Use dat word again and I be bannneeded. -Hunter, ADMINISTRATOR."

Another thing I do is I only invoke rank when necessary. Its important we remember that we are, first and foremost, editors and friends than higher ups, so It's important we treat them as fellow editors at first.