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Originally Posted by livewire82
Well Remi being a guild member i agree with most of this some 100% and some i don't agree with i really think the problems need to be dealt with just as they have been in the past weeks ending with " we'll miss them " plain and simple we are here to have fun not to listen to the kids making wedding dates and places for their characters, which i'm sure most people are laughing at by i've personally witnessed such convo's in our very our guild chat. But i also believe us guild officers you hand picked need a little more say when your not around, the only thing we are able to do is sit back watch this happen and act as nark's when you come on online to swing in and save the day with your lvl 40 toon. In the end your the only one that can remove members i completely understand this but as we respect you i think you need to do the same for us. as for the new guidelines i spoke with you about this 1 week ago and basically felt like i was brushed off with my idea's which drove me to speak with other officers during a online meeting about leaving if things didn't soon change for the better.
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Well, a response to this is likely required, and not just optional...
Let's start with... some wisdom, and then use it as a springboard.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
While the previous conflicts within this guild have ended with warnings or ejections, this reactionary way of keeping things balanced cannot hope to withstand growth. While this is a game, and the primary issue is to have fun,
there must be a sense of fair play and order. As such, a new way of conducting guild affairs is required.
"You can only be young once. But you can always be immature."
Back in the day... kids played house. They had tea parties and dolls and... then the electronic age came through and dispatched all that. Now they play MMORPGS designed for their demographic. AND... They play house. Who am I, as an adult sitting in on their game in their designated space, to tell them "grow up and kill undead pirates or something?"
At the same time, I understand that a balance needs to be reached in regards to flooding guild chats with unnecessary info. The plans currently underway to overhaul the administration of this guild should effectively make this a moot point.
"Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate."
I apologize if you felt "brushed off" after our two meetings where I listened to your concerns. That certainly was not my intent. At the time, however, I really wasn't in a position to make the changes you suggested. In the VERY near future, you'll once again get a chance to give your opinion along with all of the officers in the guild, on behalf of the guild.
"He who does not fear death cares naught for threats."
One last thing... you're always welcome to leave if you feel I don't do a good job leading this guild. Just don't expect threats of it to faze me. I respect you, the other officers, and every member in this guild... and I expect as much in return - and not followed by "BUT..."
ALSO, thank you to the guild members who have read this post, but chose to comment to me personally rather than post - your feedback has also been appreciated!