Originally posted by ravensfire
It is interesting to see how such a small group can cause such massive concern among some citizens.
Well, actually, it's only been Sarevok and Chieftess, but considering that is maybe 1% of the DemoGame population, that is pretty significant concern (if 1% of America were upset, that would be 2.9 million people ; ) Of course I am joking here, it really has only been those two, with a few others piping in now and then to correct some people. Either way, we are not here for some perceived shock value, but it is very nice to have debate over these issues, so they are very welcome here as long as they bring intelligent commentary.
Personally, if you're concerned about actions of people and the effect on the game, this group has done nothing that would lead me to call them intimidating or even influential. There are others that fall into that category with the force, specific targetting and overall negative nature of their comments.
Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the rather appropriate allusion, but I just thought I would respond to something here. It is true that we are not intimidating or possibly influential (however one quantifies that), but we are not meant to be that more than any other group. We are here to spark discussion, thought and possibly gain members when they come around to seeing our point of view on what needs to be done in the current events of this game (and YES, that is possible without bullying ; ) No member of the group has to vote along the same lines as the leader (it never says that once in our mission statement) and we have honestly no power to 'bully' other players into voting a certain way (votes are private, so such would be impossible).
Look there first for a reason that some (or at least, I) have pretty much walked away from the game. The sense of cooperation and fun that was present even in DG3 has been long gone in this game. Too many demands for perfection and not enough willingness to use the structure of the game to it's fullest. It's a free-for-all right now.
Thank you! Our group is all about interaction with the game/other players and discussion, and I personally am interested in full cooperation with the other players, that is what a debate is FOR! Compromise and rational discussion : ) I know what you mean by demands for perfection, and I think one of the game spoilers also is overprotective, overwary citizens who don't see harmless fun as that, but as some major and dangerous conspiracy ; ) It doesn't have to be a free-for-all of course, get in a group, participate in this country, and let's see what we can do with it! We all have different views on where this should go, and that IS the game.