Our defense is ridiculous

[Duke of Marlbrough]

Originally posted by Zur
Duke, I agree in general that people should post threads in the correct places, but we should be slightly more forgiving towards people who have recently joined. The demogame forum is large, and new citizens can't always be expected to read all threads to determine whether someone else has posted something similar before, or to always know which is the correct place to post something.

If you'll notice that I didn't do anything about his question on chats....

That's the difference. If someone doesn't know where something is or where to post, they should then ask. I'm actually trying to make sure his views are heard.

I have had lots of PM's from people asking me where they start, or what is the game. I am happy to help them out. I don't think having people post things in the wrong spots is the way to keep the game running smoothly.

I made an example of this thread, because, as you can see, it is basically the only one like it. It should have been in the Military Leaders thread, where it will be read by everyone playing the game.

Now, unfortunately, what I posted was interpreted by other person as being very negative. Granted, it was short and direct, but it was meant to remind the poster and everyone who read it that there is a better way to post their views.

The remarks about where to find the current government and how to change it (3rd and 6th paragraphs) were directed at the person who asked about it and who has been here since the beginning and should know a little better about what is going on.

If you feel I offened you, Homie, I apologize.

 

[Cyc]

Duke, I believe you did nothing wrong here. You're first post was direct and articulate and I had no trouble understanding it. But...
I don't think Homie did much wrong here either except entering the forum like a bull in a china shop. That's something that needs to be learned not taught. Something we might consider here is that Homie stopped posting half way through the last page.

My thoughts as a citizen:
this is the Citizens Forum. Homie is a citizen. With the original implementation of the 3 sub-forums, class separation was intended by default. Only government officials were to post in the Govt. Forum. THAT fact is stated on the first page of the main forum by a moderator. Maybe Homie did read the Important Stuff and noting that paragraph, decided to post his beliefs in the Citizens Forum.

This forum is a place for ordinary citizens to start a discussion on issues that effect the state of the nation. If a push comes to exclude ordinary citizens from the Govt. Forum, then this forum will be the only place for Homie's post. Actually, it is appropriately placed now, as Homie is a citizen. Homie could start a citizens poll if he wanted to (please don't do that now, Homie) I think what got people riled in the first place was the extremist-type statement that Homie used. As a Newbie to this forum you might want to establish some history here before demanding policy changes. But I feel you were well within your rights to open this thread.

Immortal was right about the pikes in the inner cities being there because of the massive ROP policy in place now. Supreme Commander Falcon02 is doing a great job, as evidenced by his superb effort as player in last night turn chat.

 

[Duke of Marlbrough]

He was correct to post in here, the only thing I was trying to supply was direction and order.

My first point was to make it known that he could have posted his ideas in another thread, rather then make a new one about it.

Second, was to point out that we are trying to avoid multiple idea 'rambling' threads where various ideas are espouted with no real context.

Since this was basically his first post, I assumed he was trying to get a feel for the game and might need some direction, that was my intent.

I know that in the future I will make separate posts to each person as to try and avoid any confusion as to who my replies are addressed at.

And, I think this is enough discussion about a lot of nothing.