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For what it's worth, I offer my perception as someone new to the forum but a veteran in the RP genre.
I totally understand why a linkshell, no matter how old or new they are, would want to carefully examine their applications. I don't see it as an elitist action but as a measure to make sure their members really fit within their theme and get along well with each others. We all saw at one time or another drama caused by people not sharing at least the basics. Over the years that made many of us more cautious.
It of course has nothing to do with new or experienced role players. Both can be a good fit. A new Rper open to learning is a breath of fresh air and very welcomed.
But... there is always a but eh? the negative side of this is that the linkshell might miss many good postulants. Many, me included, will turn back if they see a closed to new members even if temporary. Something like: applications will be considered and IC interview needed for membership, calls more for a selective but still open attitude. Also, some, me included, would prefer to make friends and get to know the linkshell members before release to really start as a whole and not that new recruit.
There  you go, from a new member of this fofo
I totally understand why a linkshell, no matter how old or new they are, would want to carefully examine their applications. I don't see it as an elitist action but as a measure to make sure their members really fit within their theme and get along well with each others. We all saw at one time or another drama caused by people not sharing at least the basics. Over the years that made many of us more cautious.
It of course has nothing to do with new or experienced role players. Both can be a good fit. A new Rper open to learning is a breath of fresh air and very welcomed.
But... there is always a but eh? the negative side of this is that the linkshell might miss many good postulants. Many, me included, will turn back if they see a closed to new members even if temporary. Something like: applications will be considered and IC interview needed for membership, calls more for a selective but still open attitude. Also, some, me included, would prefer to make friends and get to know the linkshell members before release to really start as a whole and not that new recruit.
There  you go, from a new member of this fofo