User talk:Seminarist

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Warning

Consider yourself warned for repeated uncivil behavior on the wiki. I of course do not care what you may say to or about me, but whether it is regarding me, Cebactokpatop, or anyone else, it is extremely inappropriate to level ad hominem at nearly every turn. This will not be permitted. You are strongly encouraged to rein yourself in before others have to do it for you.

Thanks. —Fr. Andrew talk contribs (THINK!) 02:28, May 23, 2008 (UTC)

You seem to have something of a track-record in using your position as a sysop as a means of gaining leverage in disagreements you are having with people, and at time when you appear to be emotionally affected by the disagreement. I've only been editing on Orthodoxwiki for a short while, and this is the third time I've seen you do it. I find it rather unimpressive, and I think it would be better were you not to use your position as sysop to arbitrate over disputes within which you yourself are personally involved. Seminarist 03:08, May 23, 2008 (UTC)
Seminarist, I appreciate your concern. Although Fr. Andrew may be abrupt at times, I think he is trying to make about about the conditions of civil dialogue on the wiki. I have been editing with him for more than three years now... I hope you two can work out some of your differences in time. — FrJohn (talk) 23:12, May 23, 2008 (UTC)