Quote:I want to improve the community, but I cannot say that the RPC at its core is any different than it was before, from an administrative side of things. To avoid circumlocution, Kylin, can you elaborate on your position with regards to these forums? Does your status as the administrator, provider of bandwith/monthly forum charge going to matter if there is (and there are bound to be) disagreements? Will you argue points one way or the other using your title as administrator? Are your personal views separate from your position as admin of the boards?
I personally have lost that connection a long time ago. Back then, when I contributed on the RPC, I was under the impression that I was helping the community as a whole, but when it was made clear that it’s not exactly a place which was welcoming of every RPer, but more like an administrator-controlled forum (which sat in the camp I and others were opposed to), I and many many others stopped contributing because it no longer felt like I was contributing to the RP community, but rather creating content for someone’s forum disguised as a community website.
For the sake of the discussion, could you please elaborate on this bit? I've been a member of the RPC since near it's inception, and I never saw the RPC as an administrator-controlled forum. What aspects directly influenced this thought to rise up? Do you have any direct references and examples that could help shed light on it? I actually thought Castiel's presence on these boards was rather lax.
If this is to be prevented from happening again, we'll need examples to follow so the same mistakes aren't made again.
Quote:They are completely centered on the preferences and opinions of the person making the suggestions.I'll respond to this with a question. If players did not carry those opinions and preferences(wanting to bond the community and widen social circles), what would be left? The opposing suggestion would be for everyone to bar themselves in and refuse to make friends with anyone outside their circles. I understand it's not for everyone, but for the majority it would be nice to see people actively getting out there and meeting people they don't know. Again, I know this already happens - but it's a point I felt should be brought up anyways. It is a step towards bringing the community closer, and therefor bringing the RPC closer.
If you are in opposition to the idea, you can simply say you do not agree with it - there is no need to say my suggestions are self-centered. That is rather offensive, to be honest, and this thread has no room for that. If we cannot respect each others opinions and suggestions, there can be no discussion.
Quote:I’d like to make sure that we remain on the topic of the RPC, instead of RP in general. Individual RPers (of various/multiple linkshells) have been RPing together, despite the drop in activity on these boards. This means that encouraging people to RP with ‘strangers’ in game will not necessarily bring anything to this website. RP will go on, regardless if this site is used or not.If players form more friendships with their peers in game, it will carry over on a positive note to these forums. It isn't something that I believe should be ignored, either. They're one in the same after all. One can't exist without the other, while the other can - but will be limited in terms of communication. As stated in my post, I am well aware that plenty of cross-shell and RP outside of circles goes on in-game.
If we are to unite on the forums, we must also unite in-game. That is my opinion on the matter.
Quote: As a sidenote, let's not guilt-trip people who chose not to RP with every single person. If you're the type not to get bothered by jarring styles, or enjoy massive gatherings, and tavern RP - do not fault others for simply not finding those things fun to do.Nor should we misconstrue other's posts. I stated multiple times that I understand my views are not for everyone - and how that is completely okay. Not everyone is comfortable with the idea, and there's nothing wrong with that. By no means was it an attempt at guilt tripping anyone. It was simply a suggestion for those who would hear it, not as some sort of selfish demand as you appear to be painting it. My whole argument is based on wanting the community to grow closer to each other. I do not see that as self-centered. It's what I believe we need. In my opinion, the closer our bonds are, the stronger we will be.
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