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Poll HELLO I AM ABOUT RP

Note that this is not just about the death of pandoradressing , but these kinds of situations in general. Also, consider this an appeal for advice. In essence, HAY HOW CAN I BE GOOD MOD? Various ways in which to minimize fail based on personal anecdata/experience, whether it was you or someone else that sucked, go!

Comments

[vore]

Faggot McFagface 6:11 am
Anyway, I don't know why I picked the second last option, maybe because well
I don't know
Maybe because I'm childish and all "LMAO I MADE THIS, IT IS MINE, IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT THEN GET YOUR OWN LOLOLOLOL

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NEVER what the christ that emoticon.

[vore]

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WHAT ARE THESE?

[o_melody_nelson]

I'd say acting like a calm, rational adult is always the best option, but if it actually does become too much for a particular person to handle dealing with on their own, then resigning would be the next best option.

[sasoriza]

What I find is members seem to expect so much from mods. They can't make everyone happy. They aren't some magical, omnipotent being. :/

First option, and if they're too stupid to be reasoned with, resign.

[shinai]

How much is too much, though? Because everyone seems to have so many expectations, but I've never seen a clear-cut explanation of what all of them are. As a mod, I'd expect the players to actually follow the rules and at least be reasonable about reacting to crit or disciplinary measures should an issue arise. As a player, I'd expect the mods to actually know what's going on in the game on more than just a superficial, plot-relevant level, to be available, approachable, and able to make the best decisions possible for the majority of the players. Beyond that... idk.

rp account sorry!

[planetarial]

I like teal deer. I totally wouldn't post these kinds of topics if I didn't enjoy reading what you guys have to say. And sorry it's taken so long to respond. Things have been a bit busy over here.

Aaaaand here goes my completely inadequate reply. Honestly, I 100% agree with everything you've said here and don't think I could really add much! Especially re: the post-resignation flounce. It's best for the community and one's own reputation if the whole process is handled as gracefully as possible. I just want to write a Mod Handbook or something and feature this as its own chapter. "How to Properly Address Wank of Epic Proportions in the Event All Else Has Failed." I think that a lot of people care about their games, yes, but they tend to care about their bruised egos more, and this is why so many will turn into Cartman. I think I've seen maybe... one mod take it that well? I think to be able to accept that there's someone better-suited to run your community, your own leadership flaws, and that everyone else really just wants the best

[killyoudead]

If it's to the point that it's a significant number of instances where character attributes of mine have had a negative impact on the game, and, given time to correct it, nothing's changed, then the only reasonable thing TO do is step down. This, of course, depends on the swatch of the playerbase that has problems with me percentage wise, what behaviors of mine that cause problems, and what ramifications those attitudes have had.

I voted the second because the first option is how I try to operate on a day-to-day basis in every circumstance, so if the situation's persisted this much, the first would clearly have not worked.

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Okay. That's pretty much the answer I expected (and probably what I'd do in this scenario). I suppose I'm trying to figure out why roleplay communities get deleted so often and what kind of um. "Logic" goes into that.

[killyoudead]

If they're making decisions in the midst of an emotional upheaval, it might be easy to think "if they hate me, they must hate the game, so why bother keeping it open if it's not there? It's mine!!"

... oddly I am reminded of the Spider-Man movie, when Norman Osborn is kicked out of his own company and he then promptly picks up a life of crime.

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"NOW NO ONE CAN PLAY WITH MY TOYS."

... wow, Coke coming out of one's nose is an odd sensation.