Thread:Godzillafan4ever/@comment-5782071-20180510031449/@comment-31772644-20180511063715

Yes, as am I. My philosophy isn't that civility needs to be earned, because I believe politeness begets politeness. My issue is that respect needs to be earned, not demanded or expected. Who I think I am, Mr. Godzilla, is a founding member of this site, who has been here for a great many years and who has seen more individuals come and go with far more tact and far less self-importance.

Be irritated if you wish. Doesn't matter to me. You did request we go easy on you, but that does not give you a freedom from criticism. If you'll allow me an extended metaphor, imagine we just hired you as a baker in a bakery because you said you had a lot of potential and could be useful to us. We'd expect you to be baking, not telling us how flour is made and expecting the same pay rate.

Do not walk in here, make a few superfluous edits, say we can't disrespect you because you'll get a nark on, then act shocked when the welcome is less than positive.