Ive been watching the developments with tengaged court of late with interest. I think they have made the right decision removing identifiable members from being the face of the "court" - when you are trying to moderate something fairly - its impossible to do that when you are besieged with abuse / complaints.
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You can never really get it right - only do what is within the interests of the site and its members, and deal with breaches of the rules by following the agreed format for site discipline.
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The one thing I do think lacks a great deal on this site, is a mutual respect for the members. You are all playing a game guys, and yes, that game can get heated, its the sort of game where people may backstab you when you least expect it, and I'm sure thats got a great deal to do with why people find it so much fun to play.
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But just remember - there are people sitting in front of the monitors reading the words that you write. Some of the stuff I have seen on here I have been quite shocked at - no matter what game you are playing, abusive name calling sucks - and picking on someone for their differences, be that sexuality, likes and dislikes, hobbies, religion, whatever - its 2009 now - shouldnt we be past all that?
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Its actually pretty damn awesome to have something different about you that makes you who you are. Its just a shame that some people see those differences as a weapon that can be used to attack a person.
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Much as you may not like it, a site like this HAS to be moderated and monitored for inappropriate content. Some of you are minors, underage, etc - and for your own protection this has to be a priority on the site, much as you may not like your freedom of speech being curtailed.
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It would be way too much to expect everyone to get along - but you can treat each other with respect - report SERIOUS issues to tengaged court, not minor quarrels, and understand that the people who run this site (of which I am not one - I just did a lot of moderating in the past and know exactly what a hard job it can be and what tough decisions need making on a day to day basis) are doing their best to provide a fun social environment for us all to enjoy.
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The actions of a few, may spoil the game for us all, unless people start to take responsibility for the things they say and the respect or lack of it, that they show others.
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Lets be careful out there :)
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And some of the stuff I say has reason! :)
And some of the stuff I say has reason! :)
Oh, am I meant to read the text? :P