After this first one, moving forward, I would encourage there to be some sort of outreach arm of the summit to pick up FCs in game who do not visit the RPC, or FCs on the RPC who are quiet but rp intensive.
I think it's just one of those human things where people get comfortable and, in getting comfortable, become reluctant to put themselves back into a position of possible discomfort (because keeping things fresh and making sure your collection is constantly checking for new blood and keeping that new blood feeling welcome is a job that takes time and effort and includes missteps).
I don't think it's a matter of bad intentions or whatnot -- but with this sort of thing everyone has to keep an open mind and be willing to accept and consider ideas outside of the insular community. It's easy to forget to take a step back and consider "outsider" opinions when you already have a working group that harmonizes well -- but it is necessary to keep from splitting into camps who are pro or anti summit, y'know?
I think it's just one of those human things where people get comfortable and, in getting comfortable, become reluctant to put themselves back into a position of possible discomfort (because keeping things fresh and making sure your collection is constantly checking for new blood and keeping that new blood feeling welcome is a job that takes time and effort and includes missteps).
I don't think it's a matter of bad intentions or whatnot -- but with this sort of thing everyone has to keep an open mind and be willing to accept and consider ideas outside of the insular community. It's easy to forget to take a step back and consider "outsider" opinions when you already have a working group that harmonizes well -- but it is necessary to keep from splitting into camps who are pro or anti summit, y'know?
