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Patel wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:00 am The reason we used to lock threads like these was because the forums were an active place and we didn't want to saturate people's digests with private arguments. We were also coming off of the forum-era of the internet, where people generally treated online boards with a bit of respect and a novel place for discussion. As the ability to post online has become ubiquitous among the population, most people no longer treat the internet like a privilege and the culture surrounding discussion online has changed entirely. I don't think Raj calling out the people who are trying to make him leave the game is a bad thing or inappropriate at this point. It's not like it's detracting attention from anything else anyways.

The issue with Raj and the many folks who blatantly dislike him and want him gone is unresolved - yes, they are being toxic to him, no, it's not really banter. Banter is fun and keeps you coming back for more. You want Raj to leave PkHonor, you'll bully him every way you can to get there. You understand that the dumb and simple rules on here just require that you don't say certain words, and you know that you can psychologically torture someone without ever using a slur. This is human interaction 101. Peace is a choice that you have decided not to make (as in, both camps), and now one that Raj has also decided not to make. The ability to resolve your differences is there, but whether or not you guys choose to do it is up to you.

I purposefully tagged no one because you'll feel like it's directed at you if you're involved. There's also a lot of you and I'm lazy.

This situation is full of individuals (on both sides) who would rather stubbornly cling to their dislike for one another than sit down and talk through their differences. I'm not sure why - maybe y'all just never had a chance to open up and talk about your feelings, maybe you don't know how. But the thing that's actually difficult is taking some time to talk to and understand one another. Pointing fingers, calling each other crude things, and banding together to drive people out - it's easy. That's why even kids do it in pre-school. It takes little thought. You follow some basic rules to not get caught. Then you get your way.

The issue of not having any moderation outside of the game server is one that is long overdue for a serious discussion and overhaul as well. It only got to this point because the ability to act was restricted by strict rules from Owner(s), and we neutered our own staff team over time like a pet dog. I fought it at various points, Ryan fought it at various points, the community fought it, countless staff members fought it - but we were always told 'well we can't lose players'. Or that 'it wasn't worth the risk of getting someone innocent'. Now that we don't really have players left to lose, it's time to talk principles and decide whether or not the community is a zero-sum-game. Is it? If so, then no point in discussion, things are going exactly as intended.

If not, then what kind of community do we want to build?

Patel wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:08 am Also - Pkhonor has always been a dictatorship for the most part, just one that respects democratic principles as much as possible. It's an interesting sandbox for political ideologies because we have a small community with a lot of beings of 'absolute power' and near-omniscience. The amount of information you can work with is impressive and you dip in and out of benevolent dictatorships

Raj wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:22 am

Patel wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:08 am Also - Pkhonor has always been a dictatorship for the most part, just one that respects democratic principles as much as possible. It's an interesting sandbox for political ideologies because we have a small community with a lot of beings of 'absolute power' and near-omniscience. The amount of information you can work with is impressive and you dip in and out of benevolent dictatorships

I understand, but functionally, the result of that dictatorship in recent history has been more or less anarchy out-of-game. Which is fine, but we should be consistent, in that I don't understand why any of this is being locked or archived, if we're not moderating out-of-game, or why Jayden should be biased against me, if staff are meant to just tolerate people being pests out-of-game. But there is a dictatorship behind it, which is why I am somewhat hopeful that progress is vaguely possible.

The solution to the issue I'm having under anarchy is to stoop to the level of the people causing me issues, which I am perfectly comfortable doing, but that doesn't mean I can't ask for a better world, or that we should expect that from our developers.

Patel wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:41 am I think it's supremely important to not care about what others think, as doing so prevents us from acting authentically. But it's very important to be aware of what others think and what shapes their perceptions, as it allows us to act strategically and favorably.

Uim elon wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2024 10:47 am I just want to point out that you are guilty of doing the same things that are being done against you. Here are a few example of you prematurely locking and archiving threads you didn’t agree with before they reached a resolution.

Lykos wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2024 5:01 pm ……