I'm going to watch as all the people run in and whine about things being too harsh, and this being admin abuse, but honestly this isn't unwarranted. This has been a long time coming. Yeah, the rule rewrite in my opinion could've been done better, but it hasn't even been half a day yet. Giving the new system a try is the least we can do for the work the team actually put into it, trying to make the community a better place. You don't agree with it? Too bad. Don't whine. Don't shout. Don't get all huffy and puffy and write this wall of text to voice what could be simplified into four basic words:
"I don't like it."
If you don't like it, be reasonable and give valid arguments without insulting people, or calling for reality checks, or ego smacks, or whatever. They're people too, with lives that volunteer to do this in their spare time because they love this community just as much as the next person, and I really wish I could swear to express how irritating the wave of upset and angry posts that will follow are going to be. Point is, this isn't their fault. It's the community. A lot of people here need such a harsh slap. The behavior, the constant memes, the circlejerking and all the other crap has gone on long enough. They're sick of it, and I am too. If you can't behave, then you'll be removed. Plain and simple. Don't like it? Too bad. There's an X at the top right of your screen. Don't forget to log out before you click it.
Don't be harsh on the staff for taking the steps to stamp out the bad eggs. Play by the rules. You're a guest here. No one is forcing you to stay. The rules exist for a reason - So everyone can enjoy the game, not just you and a select few of friends. Why this hadn't been done sooner is beyond me, but I hope to see far less of the crap that goes on on a daily basis now. I still think the rules are too simplified, and expecting a community that actively seeks for a means to abuse every possible advantage to crap on others to use common sense isn't the smartest idea the team has had, but hey, I'm curious to see where this goes. I'd like to see the return of the old rules with modifications, on top of the simple set that was done. Add one or two lines so the specifications are easily identifiable. If people find that too intimidating, then why bother writing/reading roleplay posts the size of a chapter of a novel?
Point is - Get along, play by the rules, don't ruin the game for others. Otherwise, get out.
Currently unable to consistently be present in the Community due to life constraints.