I've been kind of avoiding this thread until now. Since opinions can vary so much, I thought throwing one more in would only further muddy things, and towards that end I'm still going to withhold my thoughts on the matter. However, I will say this: This thread has hit four pages now, and the debate's still going. I think in this situation, less is more. The more that is said, the more there is to disagree with and argue over shades of meaning.
Anyone who'd ask "What is RP?" is probably not an RPer and would likely be intimidated if they get clubbed over the head with the full array of subtle nuances and shades of grey first thing. All that stuff should probably go into a "How to RP" or "Types of RP/RPers" section. Think of your target audience: Someone who doesn't know what RP is and is curious enough to ask. Don't frighten them off with a textbook. Keep it general, keep it relevant, and keep it brief.
Anyone who'd ask "What is RP?" is probably not an RPer and would likely be intimidated if they get clubbed over the head with the full array of subtle nuances and shades of grey first thing. All that stuff should probably go into a "How to RP" or "Types of RP/RPers" section. Think of your target audience: Someone who doesn't know what RP is and is curious enough to ask. Don't frighten them off with a textbook. Keep it general, keep it relevant, and keep it brief.
