Sorry to beat a dead horse, but I had a couple of thoughts on this subject in case you mods would like to hear from a forum newbie.
First, let me say that I fully respect whatever decisions that have been made. A lot of you guys apparently go back pretty far together, and so anyone new to the board is going to have to take it on faith that you're doing the right thing with this notice and the subsequent actions.
Second, this life takes all kinds. Some people like to argue and debate because they feel that these discussions bring out the best way forward for the community, while others see hard debate as arguing for arguments sake. Neither of these two views is inherently wrong. What is wrong, and this is true of any community's culture, is failure to give others the benefit of the doubt. I deal with community cultures on a daily basis, and time and again this is a threat to the ongoing positivity of a community. Assuming makes an ass, as they say...
Finally, I just want to note that this board has truly inspired me. Not the drama and whatever bullshit happens to be occurring right this instant, but the fact that there are still so many folks out there, that like me, find this game so fascinating after all this time. Hell, I'm now involved in my first t2k game in probably 15 years, and I'm lovin it!
So let's everyone keep it all in perspective. This game rocks, you all are amazing for keeping this community alive for all these years regardless of the drama, and let's move it forward shall we?
Heffe3737
P.s. And shameless plug--we can still use more players in the pbem campaign, so quit the drama and come actually play for gods sake! :P thank you for reading.
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