Writing and reading the rumor section of Wikipedia pages is one of my favorite ways to get to know a character and how they're perceived. I love writing rumors for people I've met to leave a little flavor (and hopefully a little amusement) for anyone else who looks at their page, and enjoys it like I do.
But it feels to me like the writing and reading of rumors has slowed down quite a bit lately (maybe its just me). Part of that may be because the RP community has grown somewhat more static: people continue to join freshly, but at a slower rate than before. People tend to write one rumor and then never return, as if to add more at a later date is a disservice (rather than a reflection of changing perception over time).Â
I just want to use my rumors on Verad's page as an example:
Anyway, what I'm trying to encourage (in my very-first non RP thread!) is for people to host a rumor section on their wiki page, and to visit their friends, associates, people they've just met, etc. frequently to add rumors of their own!
I really think it is both fun and helpful, and I miss the times when it seemed like there was more active rumor-making!
But it feels to me like the writing and reading of rumors has slowed down quite a bit lately (maybe its just me). Part of that may be because the RP community has grown somewhat more static: people continue to join freshly, but at a slower rate than before. People tend to write one rumor and then never return, as if to add more at a later date is a disservice (rather than a reflection of changing perception over time).Â
I just want to use my rumors on Verad's page as an example:
- "He's a trader, I guess, but he beguiles with such honesty that I can't imagine he makes a living. I'd serve him, just for the amusement and cheer he brings us though; if Momodi would allow."
- "I overheard him talking about a theft from his office. He has a hard enough time as it is, who would steal from him?"
- "I fear his head is growing too big for his britches."
- "I heard someone say that he's just a fellow who sells little devices that nobody really understands!"
- "The Dubious Duskwight? Oh yes! He used to be a regular here. But since he moved on up he's found himself too many things to keep his attention. *thoughtful pause* Honestly, I think he has given himself over to fancies; I'm not sure he's even really in the dubious business any more."
Anyway, what I'm trying to encourage (in my very-first non RP thread!) is for people to host a rumor section on their wiki page, and to visit their friends, associates, people they've just met, etc. frequently to add rumors of their own!
I really think it is both fun and helpful, and I miss the times when it seemed like there was more active rumor-making!
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