I could see the mentors trying to be funny, but just coming off being jerks. They also very well could just be being jerks on purpose. It’s hard to get the tone right with text sometimes. I know I’ve said some things that could come off as hostile to those who don’t know me. Im not sure with your reply. I’m a believer that you shouldn’t respond with hostility to someone you think is being hostile. I’ve noticed it just makes things worse and it doesn’t actually solve anything.

What I find annoying is people complaining about people being jerks, but then not reporting them. How can their behavior get fixed if they don’t get punished by SE? People tend to hold their tongues if they are facing a ban or suspension. You can’t just ignore the problem and complain about it. Do something about it, or someone else is gonna fall victim to that person.

Mentors have no authority. Like at all. The NN is just a glorified linkshell. The crown honestly means nothing. All you have to do to get it is meet the battle or crafting requirements, that arent even hard to achieve. The commendation req is also just pointless, as you don’t even need to do anything meaningful to get one. It can mean “I pity you” “I like your glamour” “you’re wearing my favorite color” “lalafell!” Etc. Mentors aren’t special. In theory they should be, but in reality they’re not. They’re just like everyone else, just with a Burger King crown slapped next to their name.