The Justification of Roleplay

[pchwang]

In light of a rule regarding roleplay that was introduced on the server recently, I would like to point something out.

Do not quantify roleplay, qualify roleplay.

The rule that I am referring to is the "At Least 1 Line of RP" rule. I have little issue with this rule in general, as it does help to persuade some to roleplay, lest get sanctioned. I do, however, have a problem with this rule as a matter of principle.

Roleplay is, in many ways, an art form. It is, for a lack of a better term, acting. We do not judge actors by how much they perform, and we most certainly do not judge them by how verbose they are. We do not judge them by the amount of time they stand in the spotlight. We do not judge them by how long they can pace around on the stage.

We judge actors and actresses by how well they act. We judge them by the intensity of their performance, their humor, their pretend-honesty, the stories that they tell.

When we roleplay, we give up ourselves for a moment, and let our minds to be taken by others who roleplay with us.

The current rule entirely destroys this concept.

I stand from a hill untouched by the flood beneath, as do many along with me. Many of us, especially those whom are here and reading this, will never be affected by this rule. Yet, as a matter of principle, it should not be.

To the Administrators of the Discovery RP 24/7 Server:

We have chosen you to preside over this great community. Preside over it and exercise the power that we have entrusted with you. You have the right to qualify roleplay, so do it. Do not allow a rule to turn something precious into something material.

Roleplay cannot be quantified.

EDIT: It was confirmed to be 1 line, not 3, of RP. My apologies, but the argument still stands.

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