Thread:Nbajammer/@comment-5724614-20161016231247/@comment-691135-20170129163216

I was promoted to adminship in June of 2012 (maybe July but right in there somewhere). I stepped down for awhile in the summer of 2013 due to sme real life issues, but I advised the remaining admins if they asked my opinion. I had no intention of returning because of those issues, but I agreed to return in late 2013 to fill in for an admin who would be away for some time. The intent was that my return would be temporary and I would re-resign upon his return. However, editors asked and pleaded with me to stay, that they missed my being around and the good I did for the hub. I considered the feasibility thereof and ultimately stuck around. I have felt no pressure whatsoever as an admin, but the biggest challenge has always been to get people to follow the rules. Sans the new 3-month block policy, I have written no other rules for the Tokupedia Hub. I merely wrote into an article the rules and policies which were already in place. From my experience, most people will follow the rules when reminded of them, with a link to them (since the different Wikia skins have them in different places despite the url being the same). For those who do not, I follow a practice of progressive punishment. Initial blocks are short, and increase with severity and repeat offenses. Depending on the offense and the severity thereof, they may begin longer. Problematic users who have no intent of contributing or who are here just to attack an admin (not just me) are likely to be sent packing immediately and permanently. I operate on the policy of "firm but fair". I will not hesitate to block someone blatantly violating the rules, but if that same person were to be attacked unwarrantedly by a third party I would absolutely act to their defense. Contrary to what some people want to believe, I actually DO listen to ideas and suggestions. However some people think that because I listen, that it will be implemented. I never, ever guarantee an idea or suggestion will be implemented - however I do guarantee it will be considered.