(04-23-2015, 12:50 PM)Melkire Wrote: I'm just going to step in to note that, in the case that ArmachiA is referring to, many of the complaints and much of the debate over one particular aspect of Blood on the Sands (the event had a name, and I'll kindly thank you to use it) came from detractors who were not participating in said event and could have easily ignored and/or disregarded it IC and/or OoC and gone happily on their way.
A public event does not mean that it has to be a canon event for everyone, everywhere. A public event simply means that it is open for everyone to sign up for and participate in should they so choose.
But I don't agree that means people weren't allowed to talk about it and criticize the decisions made because of it. That's a perfectly fine thing to do. Once something goes public, the public is going to have an opinion. Some people think Wuthering Heights is a great book, some think it's trash and a lot of people formed their opinions and didn't even read the book. It's okay to talk about things in a public space! People saying they don't agree with the choices another group has made doesn't mean that group should stop everything they are doing. It's discussion, which is what these forums are for. If that group chooses, they can take the criticisms and strive to alleviate worries OR they can ignore it completely.
BUt talking about it, criticizing it, is not inherently wrong. Even if you aren't a part of it. I didn't write My Humps, but I can't tell you I hate that song. I didn't cook stuffed peppers, but I can tell you I dislike them, especially when it's brought up in a public space. It's what forums are for.
You yourself have criticized Erik's idea for the RP FC meet. Even though you don't have to be a part of it and you could have ignored it completely. It's okay that you do! That's what this is about, this forum thing
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