Here's my 2 cents worth, since we all seem to be eager to give our opinion. I have been a MOD (a slightly less than admin) for a short time now. I did so because I was asked to help out, my way of giving back to the group. My goal when in game is to play and make sure to help out where needed. In the short time of doing this, I've had 2 XI people go bitch about me in the forums, something I've never done to anyone in the YEARS I've played here.
In this case in particular, I may have bungled the vote ( but I tried to get it right), and attempted to do what I suspected the MAJORITY on the server wanted to do (XI or not). I have never heard before this thread the scenario that it 1 XI member wants to play, then we play. That's news to me, but if dems da rules, then dems da rules. ShadowLady correctly voiced her opinion to not push the map while I had the game down, looking thru the console preparing to push. I did not see her comments, and if I had, I may not pushed it, because usually, Shadowlady is nice to me, and I got no problem trying make her happy. IN the next map once I realized she was pissed, I apologized profusely, and repeatedly and tried to discuss it, if nothing else to figure out what I did to piss her off. Only to be rewarded with this post. It was an honest mistake, that has haunted me for days now.
But...after a few days of reflection, I have some thoughts.
People need to think first, and consider your MODS & ADMINS are there to help you (by you I mean all of us). Its not an easy job, and most never attempt to put on airs or act as if they have some magical powers others don't. We simply try to keep the game going, and help out when asked. (Put our game, and time aside frequently to kick afks, pinged out players, push maps, load maps, setup tourneys etc) It's impossible to make everybody happy all the time, and sometimes each and every one of us will not get our way. Try and accept that fact as an ADULT, and remember it's just a freaking game. The map will be back, and you will get to play it again. Don't use a problem as small as this to attack somebody publicly in a forum.
Now here's my opinion. (FWIW) IF YOU DO have an issue with someone (admin or not), try and address it directly with them like an adult, or perhaps privately with them or an admin. Text is a poor way of conveying tone, and may give an impression a certain way, when the opposite is the true intention. Step back from the drama, and don't try to create it. Remember, it's a game, and we're all part of something bigger here. Be cool to each other. and ROCK ON!' Play and have fun.
As for you Shadowlady, I apologized to you 3 times already BEFORE you posted this. I am usually in Teamspeak when I'm in game, as I was that day. Should you want to discuss it further, I'm available, or see any other admin as you see fit. If I can make it up to you, I will. If not, then it is what it is. (A lesson learned for me)
Roll Tide!