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I've only just arrived in this community (I registered right after that lockout when people were voting for the secondary server) so maybe I don't have a lot of context. However, when I saw this thread I had to go back through those other two threads to see if I missed some kind of fighting/insult/undue criticism toward the Gilgamesh server.
Now, I've only been here a few days and already this seems like a rather nice, friendly, tolerant community, regardless of server choice. While some people do seem disappointed that others are splitting off to join Gilgamesh and dividing the community somewhat, I haven't seen anyone get terribly upset or disrespectful about it yet. Not enough to warrant what amounts to a public scolding (which is what it looks like from an outsider's perspective).
See, I would figure that Balmung roleplayers AND Gilgamesh roleplayers would be allowed to post their opinions in this forum, as it is a general RP discussion subforum and not server-specific.
If there was any undue "disrespect," like with whoever sent Rock Sandbourne that PM, I think that it was probably unintentional. For instance, the opinion that Balmung will generally have more activity than Gilgamesh, at least for the time being is... well, probably not inaccurate. I don't think that any disrespect was intended there either.
However, the imagery of extending an "olive branch of peace" implies that some sort of war is going on.
I haven't seen anyone not following "The Golden Rule," and I've seen just as many people talking up their servers on both sides. If this thread were "addressed to all" and calling for respectful discourse on both sides, then why is the content of the original post aimed at Balmung roleplayers showing Gilgamesh roleplayers more respect? The title seems misleading.
Therefore, I feel like this thread might actually be contributing to an environment of rivalry. Even though it calls for coexistence, it feels a bit accusatory in nature.
I'm still trying to decide which server I would prefer to dedicate my time to. I don't know anybody around here just yet, so really it might just come down to whichever server seems more inviting. I think if either server's proponents turn server choice into some kind of rivalry or war, I and probably others will most likely just pick the server that's less unfriendly about it, or whichever community is bigger (just so that we're less likely to run into unfriendly, bitter people).
Now, I've only been here a few days and already this seems like a rather nice, friendly, tolerant community, regardless of server choice. While some people do seem disappointed that others are splitting off to join Gilgamesh and dividing the community somewhat, I haven't seen anyone get terribly upset or disrespectful about it yet. Not enough to warrant what amounts to a public scolding (which is what it looks like from an outsider's perspective).
See, I would figure that Balmung roleplayers AND Gilgamesh roleplayers would be allowed to post their opinions in this forum, as it is a general RP discussion subforum and not server-specific.
If there was any undue "disrespect," like with whoever sent Rock Sandbourne that PM, I think that it was probably unintentional. For instance, the opinion that Balmung will generally have more activity than Gilgamesh, at least for the time being is... well, probably not inaccurate. I don't think that any disrespect was intended there either.
However, the imagery of extending an "olive branch of peace" implies that some sort of war is going on.
I haven't seen anyone not following "The Golden Rule," and I've seen just as many people talking up their servers on both sides. If this thread were "addressed to all" and calling for respectful discourse on both sides, then why is the content of the original post aimed at Balmung roleplayers showing Gilgamesh roleplayers more respect? The title seems misleading.
Therefore, I feel like this thread might actually be contributing to an environment of rivalry. Even though it calls for coexistence, it feels a bit accusatory in nature.
I'm still trying to decide which server I would prefer to dedicate my time to. I don't know anybody around here just yet, so really it might just come down to whichever server seems more inviting. I think if either server's proponents turn server choice into some kind of rivalry or war, I and probably others will most likely just pick the server that's less unfriendly about it, or whichever community is bigger (just so that we're less likely to run into unfriendly, bitter people).