Toxicity; The thing that is killing our community, and other things. #nOm_Rant

[WildBill]

I do think everyone is aware of some people being dicks. Another rant thread, just like the millions before, won't change anything, especially when you yourself already title it as one. I feel like those threads would be more efficient if they wouldn't come from you, and I think the constant negativity created by such threads won't make any changes but will just attract people to be like "Okay, that's Nomnomnom again". I know the problems of Discovery, I know the problematic names, I know what problems people have with you, I know what problems people had with Shaggy and I know why I won't attend some events and do other things instead. The literally only good thing I get from this thread is people agreeing that player-made events could use some advertisment. However, when I made events, people came. Even to the non-PVP, non-PVE, non-benefit Zoner Pilgrimage event.

What the community however doesn't need are rants and people pointing fingers at others. Especially if they are inconsistent themselves.

I keep things easy myself and run good with it: I play with the people I like, I offer other people chances, and if they are not pleasant, I don't give too much effs. It is a game and I won't let other people dictate my mood just because they are dicks. I play along the rules and have my fun. The less you make yourself a target, the better it is.

While this is true, I would take it a step further. Rather than pushing perceived toxicity onto select players why not create an open discussion on what can be done to encourage better behavior? Perhaps a suggestion thread rather than a rant. Look at the strengths of the people involved. Whether we personally like every player on the server or not, everyone contributes something positive to the community. Focus on that and then build up from there. If you focus on the positives the negatives will shrink away. Find something to compliment the individual on before making suggestions on what needs to be improved. Criticism is taken in a positive light when you acknowledge their contributions first rather than applying the label of "Toxic Player", "Toxic Leader", or "Toxic Faction."

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