In regards to FP1 today

[DarthBindo]

Unfortunately, not everyone can be special. Our current field of operation is in Omega-49, nowhere was Freeport 1 included in this and frankly, there is nothing a Freeport in Omega-3 can do in regards to this situation. What can one station do that will change the tide of a conflict? Not much. And no, he left the SCRA a long time ago. He doesn't like us very much anymore, but the feeling is mutual so it's np.

Being special has nothing to do with influence.
The very act of giving input on a situation, or even being marginally involved makes one part of the equation.
Yes, certain key people make all the "important" decisions, but in virtually all cases their decisions are modified or added to by the actions of those around them, and in this case, the physical server distance is completely immaterial to the influence the FP1 Zoners and their players have on the situation.
And yes, not everyone is a superspecial snowflake, but that does not allow one to disregard the very real effects of peer pressure and group decision making.
Not to mention how any event is viewed by the community at large.

What can one station do that will change the tide of a conflict?

I think, Aphil, if you take a long look at the history of Discovery player interactions, you will find in every instance a long and noble pattern of very small groups (or even one person) making all the difference.

but the feeling is mutual so it's np.

Oh well, that's just precious, isn't it. You hate him too so there's no problem at all.

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gone four years, first day back: Zoners still getting shot in Theta :|