A few kind words Obviously this is a subject that s intrinsically important It s worth caring about and you care concern and dedication are good things The challenge is to direct that energy into positive uses Two years ago an editor approached me for help he had a block log an arm long seven edit warring blocks He was working in an important but controversial area We communicated Tentatively at first then more closely Not only has he never been blocked since then but he s become one of Wikipedia s most prolific featured content contributors He has since become a sysop at four different WMF sites is an OTRS volunteer and was recently reelected as an arbitrator at Wikinews He still edits that same controversial topic and has written two thirds of its featured articles and good articles What he told me about his blocks was this he treated them exactly as blocks are intended to bebreathing room He d go out get fresh air do other things Then return relaxed and refreshed I don t mentor anymore but if you d like to seek a mentor I d be glad to communicate with both you and the mentor Best wishes 305