Alright well, I've waited for a while.
And last week was a perfect week for me to see how things are doing without general in the public maps,
because interestingly enough very few of my friends were on.
And personally, I've come to accept it well. Considering it doesn't effect the public maps where I usually roam I'm personally not effected.
It isn't bad in Flourite Plains or the South Pole either.
However, it is terribly disorganized in Ficho. Due to the size of the map, it's difficult to roleplay unless you do so in party. While that can be easily done, keep in mind that not everyone is willing to do that. (Not including myself, of course.)
I don't support the idea, but I'm not against it either.
My opinion on that shifted for a bit in the first two or three days, but now it's since settled to this level.
So staff, don't take this as support.
Everyone else, don't take this as being against it.
My main concern is how this was addressed.
If there has been a recent increase in spam and all the like in General before it was shut down,
Then I think it would have been nice if the issue had been addressed on the forum beforehand,
with a warning that General would be shut down.
Then at least, there would have been a readdressed warning.
I understand that not everyone uses the forums,
and I assure you that means not everyone will read the rules the first time around either.
It requires constant reminding.
But perhaps this negative reaction from the community would have been less if we had a warning in the first place.
A recent. Warning. As in, one in the News section like when the issue with the content on this game and younger members was addressed.
Then we would know there was a warning, we'd know what was coming, and we'd acknowledge our contributions in the shut down of General more clearly.
My point about the rules is that not everyone is going to take a look at the rules when they join. It's likely there are plenty of younger members who avoid them. And once again, there is probably a good amount of members who never used the forums. And I know that also means not everyone is going to see what's happening or what the issue is, but at least a good majority are.
Anyways,
I think I've come to see this argument is between people with two different standpoints.
Those who are angry are concerned about the advertising of roleplays, groups, chatting from different map places, or maybe just the feeling of activity in the map--when General was up in Flourite, it felt more active.
Those who are in favor are for boosting socialization, less spam, and more concentrated advertisement.
Personally though, I agree that those against it do need to calm down. They don't need to accept it, but anger is what is preventing us from at least seeing what it's truly like.
So right now I'm nuetral. For the staff, do not make this permanent unless you see an honest to goodness acceptance by the community and not because you said so.
This community is already struggling with recent issues, and even my tolerance level has start to grow thin.
(Not that it matters,)
As for the rest of us, please, do not immediately assume the idea is lunatic, and if you still haven't, please just give it a chance to see how you truly feel about it instead of shock and anger. You don't know until you try it.
I understand you're tired. Staff, Members. I'm tired too.
Things need to be fixed here.
