I was referring to this as well as the Jump/Cloak issues, specifically, how it was "going to be implemented in 4.87" and then was suddenly changed even though it was --specifically-- said that they would not change until 4.87. There are also a couple of particular instances I am referring to that it would not be right to discuss publicly. (If you would like an explanation of these feel free to PM me)
I made a point of saying I'm not trying to be hyper-critical, so let me re-iterate: By and large, I think the admin team does a wonderful job. If I have offended any of you, I apologize, as that was not my intention. But I do know that many (a broad swath really) have been extremely unhappy with several of the policies enacted lately. I've been hearing a lot about it. I have my own personal complaints (and will keep them to myself, unless asked). But my post was more of a word of caution about sudden HAMMER-DOWN, SCREW IT policies becoming the norm, not that they were the norm. Maybe I missed it, but where was this (setmsg) discussed by the community before a decision was made? Or was it just "this is how it is, deal with it, we don't give a [blank] what you think" <--- because this attitude is what I'm talking about. [Edit: Because there are a lot of REAL GOOD suggestions in this thread that were either ignored, or never heard in the first place]
I am a big fan of middle ground and reasonable discussion leading to positive compromises. I'm not talking capitulation. It is a two way street. And I say all this knowing full well that there are balance issues that you have to deal with that I'm hardly an expert on, and that someone is going to be unhappy no matter what you do in many situations.
I wasn't trying to say anything out of line, or blatantly inflammatory.
So if I am out of line, then that's on me.
