My thoughts concerning factions/Indies and other such stuff.

[BaconSoda]

Angelfire, in addition to being highly comical, you have also proven yourself to be very wise. Everything you said held the ring of truth in it.

I agree, Angelfire.

Factions, official or not, as they are usually made by more experienced players, should set a roleplay example to the newer players. They should actually encourage them to follow their example, give advice when they're willing to learn and help when they're having trouble. But it also requires tolerance/willingness by both parties.

The problem isn't that the factions are setting a bad example, though, it's that that some independents refuse to follow the example that the factions set. If they don't follow the example, they don't communicate correctly. In most cases, the independents don't communicate at all, and then people point fingers on the faction for not reigning in something they can't control in the first place. It's just a vicious circle of independents yelling at factions and factions yelling at independents....

In the case of the factions setting a bad example, Angelfire put it quite nicely:

...and we see those factions sorted out by the community unless the Indy took it upon himself to be the meter of his own justice.

I was explaining the 'two wrongs don't make a right' principle to my daughter the other day, and in the explanation I gave her this advice:

'Never give your enemy legal ammunition! Never break the rules in your quest for justice or revenge. For in the end you will tie the hands of those who wish to protect you and come to your aid!'

The Indy must recognise the authority of the faction and realise that if that authority is misrepresented in any way, it is the person, not the principle, that is in the wrong. Upon respecting the principle and reporting the person, you let the system do the work for you without you having to fight futile battles!

If the system fails you, you take it to the community and the system gets fixed.

None of this is possible if the Indy is reactive in any way.

(OB1 Voice) 'Use the system Luke!'

And once again, you're really right in my opinion (for whatever it's worth). Work with the system in place, and you won't have to do any work at all. Work against the system, and you'll day far more work than you should've....

Now please excuse me while I don my flame resistant suit, as I probably just caused another flame war....

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[8:32:45 PM] Dusty Lens: Oh no, let me get that. Hello? Oh it's my grandma. She says to be roleplay.
[12:49:19 AM] Elgatodiablo: You know its nice that you have all that proof and all, Bacon... but I just don't believe you.