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Discussion Board / Re: #Selfie
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:31:04 am »-Jumps the wagon-
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Introduction / Re: I have returned, friends.
« on: November 29, 2016, 06:25:24 pm »Welcome back! We've not met, I don't think, but I'm happy you've returned, nonetheless!
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Species / Re: United Halves
« on: November 29, 2016, 06:15:24 am »This is very well thought out and detailed. I especially love their anatomy! <3
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Game Discussion / Re: Intense moments in roleplays.
« on: November 29, 2016, 06:10:44 am »I've always loved a good roleplay session, especially one that entails a spar, or character development and progress in general. When you know a plot or moment is at its tipping point, the blood begins rushing none too quickly. I get goosebumps every time.
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Site/Forum Help / Re: Play Game not working
« on: November 25, 2016, 07:56:48 pm »I would likely say its either your internet connection not properly linking with the server, or the server is a bit buggy. A different browser is a good idea, but also try clearing your cache as this can also cause problems with your upload and download speed, I've found. This will directly affect your browser that may have picked up a bug.
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Game Suggestions & Ideas / Re: Some things that really need to be discussed....even if it's not my place.
« on: November 25, 2016, 05:11:34 pm »I feel as though this thread is going in a circle and that a bit of animosity is breaking loose...
However, I think BoxTox is on to something. I have seen the Forum Moderators, and "Mini-Mods," though the Mini-Mods here are on the forum itself and run the child boards for their respective groups and nothing more. Perhaps this can be transferred in-game as well, without the whole running of specific groups thing to entail. But also, staff don't necessarily have to have the power to ban or kick people off the bat, they can be perfectly capable of enforcing authority without those additions as well. Think of them more as.... ambassadors? Perhaps you can enforce muting as a soft ban, so if someone is saying inappropriate or rude things about something or someone, an "ambassador" could have that ability. The duration can be anywhere from an hour to forever.
However, I think BoxTox is on to something. I have seen the Forum Moderators, and "Mini-Mods," though the Mini-Mods here are on the forum itself and run the child boards for their respective groups and nothing more. Perhaps this can be transferred in-game as well, without the whole running of specific groups thing to entail. But also, staff don't necessarily have to have the power to ban or kick people off the bat, they can be perfectly capable of enforcing authority without those additions as well. Think of them more as.... ambassadors? Perhaps you can enforce muting as a soft ban, so if someone is saying inappropriate or rude things about something or someone, an "ambassador" could have that ability. The duration can be anywhere from an hour to forever.
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Game Suggestions & Ideas / Re: Some things that really need to be discussed....even if it's not my place.
« on: November 25, 2016, 12:43:49 pm »As ArcticGalaxy said, we do report people. Many members report people. However, the issue I am referring to specifically is something that needs to be addressed as it happens. It doesn't matter if you report someone; by the time a staff member would be available, it would have been said & done, unfortunately. I'm mainly talking about someone just being able to simmer issues down as they happen. This issue is the most toxic one, not silly trolls & spammers.
I don't bother with trolls, however, it's different when people are being completely serious in Local. Also, as Arctic touched on, we're really just reminding people of the rules, which is about the most any member can do in such a situation. I really wouldn't call that entitled authority; that is mini-modding, which is acting like you are a mod & threatening to get others in trouble. However, people get defensive, & many times those simply trying to remind others of the rules get absolutely ganged up on.
We aren't simply "bickering & complaining" while doing nothing more. Not only do we report people frequently, but we are giving suggestions to possibly help the community. My point still stands due to the specific issue I'm speaking of that we could do with even one or two extra staff members. Obviously, there will always still be problems, but it would be nice.
Edit: Also, to add, having more staff would mean being able to delegate reports more easily, issues could be dealt with sooner, & things would be less likely to be overlooked.
I have acknowledged what you and Arctic Galaxy are saying, but it seems I must iterate it again. I understand that everyone does their bit when they can, but patience is a virtue.
People want one or two extra staff members, fair enough, I'll add to that, for it is needed, though not absolutely necessary at the moment. What would need to be considered is delegating staff for the specific time-zones when the usual ones do not come on. However, staff don't leave room for "simmering" down situations, one either conform or one doesn't, there shouldn't be a grey area, and by simmering, I feel that means staff need to spoon feed people into conforming to the rules and refraining from causing a fuss, which shouldn't be necessary in the first place. If this place caters for the age group it does, one shouldn't have to calm a situation down with a staff member, if the staff member gets involved, shush or suffer the consequences.
Or has the authority not been taken so seriously that we may need a counselor to settle our disputes as well? Forgive me if that came out as conniving, but I'm actually being serious in believing that calming or simmering a situation down requires a "delicate" and "understanding" hand. Of course, don't take the statement to heart, its just how I may see it, someone else may see it differently after all. I cannot deny that perhaps a proper mediator may be better than a banhammer.
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Game Suggestions & Ideas / Re: Some things that really need to be discussed....even if it's not my place.
« on: November 25, 2016, 12:12:47 pm »Aye, you're fine. We all have our own opinions. But you make some very good points. And I'll continue helping out. I didn't post this just for myself to try and get a staff position or anything. Just my thoughts on everything in the game. cx
Oh, no I know you didn't, I'm sure no one is in this thread for that. I was just implying that if one feels so capable of fitting that shoe, then be my guest. xD (Of course, that statement is an especially irrational thought that is highly unlikely, but yeaH/)
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Game Suggestions & Ideas / Re: Some things that really need to be discussed....even if it's not my place.
« on: November 25, 2016, 12:04:15 pm »That's just the thing. We DO send in screenshots. We DO make reports. But sometimes they get overlooked. Me (and many other players) do try to help out, and we don't shove anything down anyone's throats. It's not very nice when we just try to remind people of the rules and then THEY go and get all worked up and pick arguments with US.
It's never nice, and you shouldn't be in a place to do so, I completely understand. Yes, screenshots get overlooked, we do make reports, but we're all only human too, so perhaps, even if the staff have not replied to your report, or overlooked it, you did what you could. You helped, and unless you feel that you'd be an ample staff member who will look at every single report that is both severe or just someone trying to be prissy about a mishap they had with someone else, by looking closely and deeming the tiniest detail as inappropriate, then by all means.
Unfortunately that is never the case and I'm sure the staff have a hard time deciphering what is actually inappropriate and toxic versus what is actually just one members misfortune with another, and believe me, I have heard of countless ridiculous reasons for people, from my friends, getting reported, countless. Sift through those reports that are sent, perhaps, if you're ever granted that opportunity, its not an easy task. And my heart goes out to the staff that have to deal with that.
Its tough on everyone but I stand fast, do your bit, try and help, it will pay off with time. Patience is a virtue, you know.
P.S: I'm not saying you or anyone is wrong with their opinions. C: I'm just ridiculously relentless during discussions. <3
P.S.P.S: Because I may have implied a finger pointing deal, when I say "you," I'm actually not implying YOU but everyone.
Unfortunately that is never the case and I'm sure the staff have a hard time deciphering what is actually inappropriate and toxic versus what is actually just one members misfortune with another, and believe me, I have heard of countless ridiculous reasons for people, from my friends, getting reported, countless. Sift through those reports that are sent, perhaps, if you're ever granted that opportunity, its not an easy task. And my heart goes out to the staff that have to deal with that.
Its tough on everyone but I stand fast, do your bit, try and help, it will pay off with time. Patience is a virtue, you know.
P.S: I'm not saying you or anyone is wrong with their opinions. C: I'm just ridiculously relentless during discussions. <3
P.S.P.S: Because I may have implied a finger pointing deal, when I say "you," I'm actually not implying YOU but everyone.
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Game Suggestions & Ideas / Re: Some things that really need to be discussed....even if it's not my place.
« on: November 25, 2016, 11:49:33 am »Much of the issue relies within its memberbase. But to be honest, a staff members absence does not dictate that you cannot intervene when something inappropriate is happening. Don't shove authority around, but do your duty as a member of Feral Heart because the staff can't do it themselves.
The toxicity floating around is due to big heads, everyone wants to be literate and mature and popular but no one wants to have fun and use the game as it was meant to be used, to make friends, have fun and roleplay. To state that you are a "mature" group means that you are anything but mature in actuality. No, I don't mean elements of gore or sexual violence. The fact that every second group has that in their bio is off putting to begin with.
Yes, registration needs to be addressed, but I believe there are enough staff for the current dwindling memberbase, if not too many. It is up to the loyal members to stand fast and do THEIR duty in creating a safe environment without the emblem of "staff" stitched to their chest. But no, everyonr does a hood thing and thinks they have a shot at being staff because they help, they report, they make an offer of commitment, but as soon as you are denied, you become as toxic as the others. To create a better community, go to its core. Its members, because that is where the fault will be found.
I will have to 100% disagree with you due to Hooli & I's experiences lately, which is a big reason why I believe this thread exists.
I sit in The Grounds nearly every day. There are many people who try to quell issues when they come up, but members have absolutely zero authority over other members. So not only can members not make people stop breaking rules or generally being problematic, but if you try to reason with someone, you are normally met with sass & resistance, & an argument ensues. This has happened a ridiculous amount of times to Hooli & I lately in a very short amount of time, because we DO try to calmly deal with people being inappropriate (specifically people using "freedom of speech" to badly excuse rudely stating opinions about other players who are right there).
The better way to resolve the issue is to be able to silently message a staff member, or for one to already be there to take care of it. That way, when things began to hit the fan, there would be someone with authority to stop it. When arguments ensue & there are no staff around to even call, it completely disturbs everyone in Local. People often respond differently to a moderator than they would a regular member because a regular member has no authority over them. But, even if they disagree with a staff member, they have little choice but to comply. If they don't, they get kicked or banned. Either way, the problem stops. I feel that you're greatly undermining the importance of staff & forgetting why they must exist & be around.
Due to the fact that these instances have been happening so frequently due to these egotistical people going on about their "free speech" & no staff have been around to assist in the issue, yes, it is a problem, & I would say that this is indeed a sign to get even just one or two more staff members to fill in time gaps the current ones may be unavailable. It would stop Local from being flooded with arguments quite a bit, as well as other things.
I never insinuated that we should call out people publically I said you can intervene, so don't assume so, by intervening, I implied many things, but NEVER did I say that intervening implied calling people out or starting and argument or "going about it calmly" that is up to YOU to decide how YOU intervene. (Reporting, screenshots, etc) I said it was your duty as a member to ensure that the environment we are all in is taken care of. By reporting by INFORMING STAFF, and expecting nothing back, no rewards, no praise. Don't put words into my mouth.
I am there, just as you are, every day, I never bicker with the rule breakers, nor do I say anything because the staff are capable of doing it themselves, but if each good member takes a moment to take a screenshot and send it through, they are more than helping the staff as well as they can, not by shoving their self-entitled authority down the offenders' throat. If the memberbase stops bickering and complaining and actually helping with the simplest things, the toxicity can go away.
I am there, just as you are, every day, I never bicker with the rule breakers, nor do I say anything because the staff are capable of doing it themselves, but if each good member takes a moment to take a screenshot and send it through, they are more than helping the staff as well as they can, not by shoving their self-entitled authority down the offenders' throat. If the memberbase stops bickering and complaining and actually helping with the simplest things, the toxicity can go away.