Last eve I saw something I didn't like. There was a situation within the guild where I saw a 'you either think like us, or you're out.' When there was discussion brought about on it, those who spoke were told to remain silent and ignore the one who had a differing opinion. Is this a sign of the future within this kingdom? Are we all to think the same, and never allow a different opinion?
I also don't like how people can be removed on the spot. I think punishment should be decided by a group of people rather than just the one with power who is on at the time (and would probably unleash punishment out of emotion rather than reason).
I've heard comments that I am being spied on as well. In fact, I was wrongly accused of breaking these roleplaying rules by the blackguard captain. While announcements are nice about reminders in the rules, I find it a little funny that I was never spoken to directly about the situation so I could redeem myself. Instead, I stated that he was wrong, and he promptly logged off or removed his tag. I've been hearing from other sailors the same thing. Either the governor or the blackguard captain don't respond to their requests, and eventually log off or go off tag, with still no response.
I also don't like hearing that people are being demeaned or looked down upon because they don't understand something. A leader is to be patient, and should seek that all under his grace should be without ignorance, especially with something important like the rules for the kingdom. When they say they've read it and don't understand something, telling them to read it again is not an acceptable answer. Also, if you don't understand something, telling them you won't respond to it isn't acceptable either. Again, it goes back to my trust towards my leader, minus 10 points.
So what does this mean for me as a player? Well, I offer a different opinion to that of my leader. Will this mean that I will be booted? Considering the track record I've seen, more than likely. Is this a just thing to do? No. I have followed these rules to the teeth since I have been in the Crescent Pirates. I feel they are removing the fun of roleplaying now, and I feel others are not enjoying their time as well due to the fear of breaking one of these rules and being punished.
This isn't just my opinion alone, though. There are others who aren't able to speak at this moment. Hopefully they will respond to this post as well and contribute to things I've forgotten to mention.
I will be saving this entire post as a text file. Just in case this post is deleted. If it is, I'll post it under the kingdom's forum, where it can't be removed by my leaders. My voice will be heard
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