I think something else to consider is... how many people are you trying to recruit? It might be good to have a clear vision in mind of the group size you're aiming for, and include that in your advertising. A lot of people find small, cozy RP communities appealing, because every person matters by default (if that's what you're going for.)
You could also advertise your RP group as "lore-flexible" or "lore-creative" upfront, and explain that you welcome unorthodox or atypical backstories. Many of the RP groups that already exist are labeled "lore-abiding" (my own included), so it could be to your benefit to express that you're offering something different in that regard.
But I'll go ahead and echo what others have said: to make a guild that people want to stay in, it requires a lot of work. The work is very often unfun and can feel like a second job at times, but that's just how it is. Also, the larger your group grows, the more work it will become. If you talk to any FC or LS leader who's been at the head of a large group for over a year, you might be surprised to hear how little time they have for their own RP and such.
Having an organized and uncluttered website that clearly communicated the IC and OoC vision of your guild can help. I'd also agree that having a "no drama" policy is good, although I would still be open to constructive feedback (which you seem to be.) In the Guild I run, we do an OoC sit-down with all new members at both 2 weeks and 4 weeks, to ask how they're feeling so far and to poke them for what's working and what we can change to make things better. Due to our size and the amount of work it takes to run, we also have "HR Admins" set aside to field any grievances or feedback that requires prompt attention (since it can take a day or two for officers to get back with someone due to our workload.) That may not be a helpful suggestion to you in the short term, but if you're aiming for a "large" RP group, it may be helpful to you.
Best of luck!
You could also advertise your RP group as "lore-flexible" or "lore-creative" upfront, and explain that you welcome unorthodox or atypical backstories. Many of the RP groups that already exist are labeled "lore-abiding" (my own included), so it could be to your benefit to express that you're offering something different in that regard.
But I'll go ahead and echo what others have said: to make a guild that people want to stay in, it requires a lot of work. The work is very often unfun and can feel like a second job at times, but that's just how it is. Also, the larger your group grows, the more work it will become. If you talk to any FC or LS leader who's been at the head of a large group for over a year, you might be surprised to hear how little time they have for their own RP and such.
Having an organized and uncluttered website that clearly communicated the IC and OoC vision of your guild can help. I'd also agree that having a "no drama" policy is good, although I would still be open to constructive feedback (which you seem to be.) In the Guild I run, we do an OoC sit-down with all new members at both 2 weeks and 4 weeks, to ask how they're feeling so far and to poke them for what's working and what we can change to make things better. Due to our size and the amount of work it takes to run, we also have "HR Admins" set aside to field any grievances or feedback that requires prompt attention (since it can take a day or two for officers to get back with someone due to our workload.) That may not be a helpful suggestion to you in the short term, but if you're aiming for a "large" RP group, it may be helpful to you.
Best of luck!
