Faction Activity: May

[Garrett Jax]

I guess the decision was really made before Mark even posted the hardship post, as you discussed and set up the rules for the hardship program. It might have prevented some hurt feelings if you could have contacted Mark and simply explained it to him, privately. Instead of issuing decisions over the forum, that always feels like a slap in the face. Think about it, please.

The decision was made when Mark posted the hardship request and there was absolutely nothing provided from the faction prior to the Sigma 13 event I started for you guys.   Despite the fact that your faction took off after the Sigma 13 event, it brought nothing forward prior to that.  In our minds, this is a brand new faction that has yet to prove itself worthy of Officialdom.  If you had provided us some recent RP, either on the forums, or in game to show a connection between the old GMG faction and this new incarnation, it would have qualified you for the Hardship program.  Sadly, there was none, and we must assume that this is a brand new unofficial faction that has yet to prove itself worthy of Officialdom.   You have three months from the date of an Official faction request to do so. 

Kicking an Admin from your faction ranks because you were upset at the announcement was poor form and a lousy way to start things off.  It only succeeded in affirming our decision as a correct one, as it called into question the maturity of your leadership.  I suggest acting in a more responsible and respectful way in the future, particularly if you hope to be granted Officialdom.

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