(07-06-2015, 07:35 PM)Natalie Mcbeef Wrote:(07-06-2015, 07:27 PM)Coatleque Wrote:(07-06-2015, 06:42 PM)Edgar Wrote: My policy with this has always been the same:
"Fuck em."
And then you [see: not you personally] wonder why people stop talking to you. Â Seriously. Â NOT this. Â The attitude of "I do what I want" is one of the most selfish and off-putting ones in any role-play community. Â If you're not going to respect Square Enix's creation then don't expect any in return.
There is a line between doing what you like, and also understanding what will be palatable in the community at large.
Part of being a good community member, in my opinion, is to keep the viewpoints of others in mind, just like real life. That's how collaborative experiences work, "Fuck you I do what I want." Is not a good basis for collaboration, it's only a good basis for self absorption.
If you truly wish to just not give a fuck about what other's think, then things like forum RP or writing stories are good for that. IMO RP is all about collaboration, which requires give and take.
Balance, imo, is key.
Don't blindly conform, especially if it would make you unhappy. Do what makes you happy but at the same time be a generous RPer who gives back to the community and maintains interest in others. It's not all about you but at the same time we're really only in charge of ourselves.
Does that make any sense?
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