User blog comment:Ducksoup/Why We Don't Unblock You/@comment-26258387-20150930201223/@comment-5558012-20151001124107

In all the policies I've ever created I've made clear in the intro paragraph that all users, including sysops, are responsible for reading and following site policy. An Admin shouldn't be enforcing a policy they themselves can't follow.

As for user criticism, everyone has opinions and suggestions that can make the wiki better and/or foster interesting discussions from an angle other individuals in the community might not have thought of. Silencing users takes away the feeling of a community and is one of the couple ways a user can lose their position in the wiki. Not agreeing with a user doesn't mean they shouldn't be heard, no matter who you are.

Lastly, with respect. I would say it's inherit to give basic respect to all users. I don't think Admins should be respected just because they are Admins, same with police. Anything more than basic respect you earn. As long as a user doesn't use profanity (and their argument has some truth), I don't care if a user criticizes me. If necessary, I would contour with available facts. Arguments are not all bad. We all argue every day, whether you realize it or not (persuasion is an argument). As long as there's no profanity, shouting, or personal hurt, let it run its course.