FWIW, I’ve had some genuinely positive interactions with Said in the last couple weeks. I was surprised as anyone. I don’t know if it’s because he was trying to be on his best behavior or what, but if that was how Said commented on everything, I’d be very happy to see him unbanned (I had even had the idea that if we continued to have positive interactions I would unban him after whatever felt like enough time for me to believe in the new pattern).
While of course you should not trust my self-report on this, I will nonetheless note for the record that I have made no special attempt to alter my commenting style or approach, recently or (to my recollection) ever.[1]
I am glad to hear that you’ve found my comments to be useful (assuming that this is what you meant by “positive”).
Commenter @Gordon Seidoh Worley writes:
While of course you should not trust my self-report on this, I will nonetheless note for the record that I have made no special attempt to alter my commenting style or approach, recently or (to my recollection) ever.[1]
I am glad to hear that you’ve found my comments to be useful (assuming that this is what you meant by “positive”).
Excepting, of course, specific adjustments to conform to specific new rules, etc.