I think I see what Vern is trying to say here.
He is talking about common courtesy towards fellow Troopers and new recruits in the use of the written word, choosing our words well ie; more 'Constructive Feedback", Less "Judgementalism" or "Snarkiness". Being aware that, as Robert Heinlein said ,"Common courtesy is the grease that lubricates the gears of Society". We are not here to Judge each other, but to assist one another in our individual quests for our perfection, whatever that may be. For example I am a TX Shadowtrooper and was still welcomed here for advice and guidance on building my costume because of the similarities, not shunned because I am not wearing White Armor (YET!)....I think Vern is trying to say that we need to temper our need to push for higher quality costumes and higher standards, in balance with our greater need to be a positive place where we are truly "Troopers Helping Troopers" so that we do not push away new recruits because the task is seen as too daunting or complicated, or they are not welcome. We must maintain our standards, and we should keep each other on our best legs, while motivating those that are willing and able to take it to the very pinnacle of perfection. Not everyone will be willing or, for that matter, able to reach those levels due to everything from money to skills... Pleae tell me if I am off here Vern