Someone has spilled glue all over my 3DS, and mysteriously, none of my siblings claim to know how this happened. Though it seems they were all involved in cleaning up the 3DS in question...? Highly suspicious.
When people think it's acceptable to throw out "you should kill yourself" in harassing messages, I get more than a little disgruntled. That's just not okay.
Crumkane, Lord of Epicurean Delights says, "WAS IT INDEED ON FIRE, ERITHEYL."
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With a deep reverb, Contemptible Sutekh says, "CEASE YOUR INFERNAL ENERGY, ERITHEYL."
Man, you have awesome siblings to clean up your stuff for you. I wish mine did that!
True, haha! But I suspect a guilty conscience led to this. I only found out it happened when I asked, "Guys, does anyone know why there is dried goo on my 3DS...?"
When people think it's acceptable to throw out "you should kill yourself" in harassing messages, I get more than a little disgruntled. That's just not okay.
I hope this isn't an ingame thing, not that it would make it any better or worse. Nobody should ever be encouraged to give up their life.
Everiine said: The reason population is low isn't because there are too many orgs. It's because so many facets of the game are outright broken and protected by those who benefit from it being that way. An overabundance of gimmicks (including game-breaking ones), artifacts that destroy any concept of balance, blatant pay-to-win features, and an obsession with convenience that makes few things actually worthwhile all contribute to the game's sad decline.
When people think it's acceptable to throw out "you should kill yourself" in harassing messages, I get more than a little disgruntled. That's just not okay.
I hope this isn't an ingame thing, not that it would make it any better or worse. Nobody should ever be encouraged to give up their life.
Messages over the forums, actually.
Crumkane, Lord of Epicurean Delights says, "WAS IT INDEED ON FIRE, ERITHEYL."
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With a deep reverb, Contemptible Sutekh says, "CEASE YOUR INFERNAL ENERGY, ERITHEYL."
When people think it's acceptable to throw out "you should kill yourself" in harassing messages, I get more than a little disgruntled. That's just not okay.
I hope this isn't an ingame thing, not that it would make it any better or worse. Nobody should ever be encouraged to give up their life.
Messages over the forums, actually.
Ugh. I hope you report that crap.
Everiine said: The reason population is low isn't because there are too many orgs. It's because so many facets of the game are outright broken and protected by those who benefit from it being that way. An overabundance of gimmicks (including game-breaking ones), artifacts that destroy any concept of balance, blatant pay-to-win features, and an obsession with convenience that makes few things actually worthwhile all contribute to the game's sad decline.
When people think it's acceptable to throw out "you should kill yourself" in harassing messages, I get more than a little disgruntled. That's just not okay.
I hope this isn't an ingame thing, not that it would make it any better or worse. Nobody should ever be encouraged to give up their life.
Messages over the forums, actually.
Yeah, that's just as bad, if not worse.
"Chairwoman," Princess Setisoki states, holding up a hand in a gesture for her to stop and returning the cup. "That would be quite inappropriate. One of the males will serve me."
When people think it's acceptable to throw out "you should kill yourself" in harassing messages, I get more than a little disgruntled. That's just not okay.
I hope this isn't an ingame thing, not that it would make it any better or worse. Nobody should ever be encouraged to give up their life.
Yo. If you don't know who Eritheyl is talking about, there is absolutely no reason to be spreading rumors about anyone, for past or present circumstances. Even if you do know, pretty sure it's none of your business.
"Chairwoman," Princess Setisoki states, holding up a hand in a gesture for her to stop and returning the cup. "That would be quite inappropriate. One of the males will serve me."
Yo. If you don't know who Eritheyl is talking about, there is absolutely no reason to be spreading rumors about anyone, for past or present circumstances. Even if you do know, pretty sure it's none of your business.
Yeah, still don't care. Does it have anything to do with the present situation? Yes? Then it's none of your business, @Tylwyth, as it doesn't involve you. No? Then it's none of your business, @Tylwyth. Nor is it yours, @Enyalida.
But please, someone explain to me why it's necessary to bring it up now, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT'S TRUE, when it has nothing to do with anything going on now? Actually- don't do that, because I don't care. That's my "general dissatisfaction" for the day. Shut the hell up about gossip.
"Chairwoman," Princess Setisoki states, holding up a hand in a gesture for her to stop and returning the cup. "That would be quite inappropriate. One of the males will serve me."
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Cyndarinused Flamethrower! It was super effective.
It's neither rumor or gossip, it was a public event and it does involve us: she was banned for a very public series of outbursts running the gamut of offensive and damaging statements including telling people to kill themselves. Anyone else doing the same thing should receive similar treatment I think most people have more or less forgiven her or moved on and she's mellowed back out , but it's not something that should be whitewashed away.
It's neither rumor or gossip, it was a public event and it does involve us: she was banned for a very public series of outbursts running the gamut of offensive and damaging statements including telling people to kill themselves. Anyone else doing the same thing should receive similar treatment I think most people have more or less forgiven her or moved on and she's mellowed back out , but it's not something that should be whitewashed away.
There is a cogent argument to be made for not glossing over someone's past, which makes your comment far less obnoxious than the one I originally commented on- a resuscitation of an accusation, in the context of a new situation potentially emotionally charged and prone to finger-pointing.
No, I don't think we should simply forget about the terrible things people have done in their lives, that's not necessarily what forgiveness means- but neither does it mean dredging up the past at inappropriate times simply to stir up unwarranted anger. Telling someone to kill themselves is wrong. Bullying is wrong. Gossiping is wrong, and there is a point at which the latter becomes the former, even against someone who may be themselves a bully. You don't get to claim virtue by flinging mud at someone already covered in it: You're just being as much of an asshole as they might be or have been.
That, and often cases of 'common knowledge' turn out to be false or more complicated upon inspection, so forgive me if I don't just take the word of someone who isn't in a position to know the truth and blatantly lied on the forums about something he was in a position to know the truth about on the same day he made the accusation. Credibility is a real thing.
Here's the thing... I've known people who were banned in aetolia for being detrimental to the community, or from the forums. But my saying who does not help anyone presently dealing with a case of harassment in any way, nor does it improve the community or encourage past offenders to be better people. It is disrespectful to the person making the current claim to bring it up, as it's a way of saying 'so what, this happens to everyone.'. It's antithetical to the claim that 'so-and-so has been forgiven and we've all moved on' to bring it up EVERY TIME a similar occurrence happens. And gossip itself, true or false, causes anger and hurt feelings. If you want to have a constructive conversation about it, then let's do that. This is not constructive.
"Chairwoman," Princess Setisoki states, holding up a hand in a gesture for her to stop and returning the cup. "That would be quite inappropriate. One of the males will serve me."
...so I still don't understand the hiring process in America [snip /].
Take it from someone who worked illegally in Canada (several times, actually). It's really easy: We just don't like foreign scum. A pity, because Canadia is like one of the best American Territories ever invented; several provinces, all well administered and none terribly indebted. Such is life.
My 8 year old son went missing. We thought he was playing next door, until the boy next door came to see if he wanted to play. Cue panic and searching. He's never run away before, didn't have an argument, doesn't usually wander.
Long story short, I found him as he was walking home, backpack on his back. Turns out he was 'bored' and decided to go on an 'adventure'. He knows in future all adventures need to be run past the boss (aka me). I am so glad he was fine, just went for a walk, but the little ratbag gave he a heartattack.
Kinda cute though was what he packed - he had clothes for a 3 day trip (no underwear), his money box, a favourite cuddle toy, and about a million books.
Wife and I raise the youngest for exactly such emergencies. It is better he ``decides'' he is independent now, than ``forced'' to do so later. The world needs strong women and men, and the best way is to let them ``wander the woods'' and ``explore the creek'' now before they are 20-somethings. I know your fright (our 4 y/o has roamed twice now), but I found the more freedom and encouragement to explore that I give him then the closer he remains. If there is a park near your house (I live adjacent to one), have the Hubby get some tools and do a little ``remodelling'' with the younger kids. Not only did I clean up the path down into a creek, but dug out dirt and installed cement-block stairs (pics forthcoming). The toddler knows his boundaries because he himself helped establish them (and he knows the sound of my Grump and Gruff).
Yes, I understand your panic, because I've been there! In my experience (your mileage may vary), the way to correct this is to help them by giving them both 1) a large area to explore w/o supervision (unless your neighbor a peodophiliac), and 2) help them decide their own limits. Mine is only 4, but I could (but I wouldn't!) let him roam around the neighborhood completely unsupervised for a full day and nothing would bad would happen; he knows no farther than the stairs he helped me install, no farther than the playground he likes, no farther than the bus stop his older brothers use for school (nothing interesting past there anyhoo), and no farther than the ``main road''.
Your kid's choices are awesome. Totally awesome he liked books and knew he wasn't going away forever. Literacy and pre-planning are the True Golden Ticket. I hope you can encourage this for many years to come (just not with such panicky results! I've been there and thought I was going to die from a heart-attack!). Toddler and I spend a lot of nights outdoors during our summer months (he's learning how to build a fire, and almost as well as me and at only 4!), and I encourage his going outside alone (but not ``too far''), so I hope he and you and hubby can encourage this independence. Your boy doesn't live in GB, but AU; there are times and places where he might need to count on his own skills because there's no cellular service for emergencies. Even if he never leaves the suburbs, I'm sure he will always thank his parents for such preparedness no matter what else happens in life (praise Shub-Rand!).
Next year wife and I are replacing our dishwashing machine. Guess who's going to be handed tools and commanded ``Tear this apart and tell me how it works''. He doesn't need to have a proper answer; he just needs to tear it apart. The rest will come due to his own curiosity. It was good for me when my father did it to me, and my wife finally agrees it is good for the youngest too (but too late for his older brothers, sadly). Just remember my mantra: Power Tools require supervision until 12, manual tools require instruction at any age, and none under 5 get any tools.
Roaming? Yes, totally awesome once we're through it and come out the other side where everyone is safe and sound. During the event? My heart jumped when you first described the situation. Yes, yes, yes. ``Wha? Huh? I thought he was at the playground?!?!?'' Good times. Enjoy them while they last, for soon they will be surely teen-agers.
News flash -- Confederate States of America lost at the Battle of Appomattox and surrendered (as a rebellious nation) unconditionally, all of this 150 years ago. Can we stop using the N-word now? And why are people in Union+Abolitionist States using the N-word at all?
Last night I woke twice to the sound and smell of Adonis messing the room. Today I came home to find him in a puddle of his own bloody diarrhea. So despite having one or two very compelling reasons to log in tonight, I might be spending it at the emergency vet.
...so I still don't understand the hiring process in America [snip /].
Take it from someone who worked illegally in Canada (several times, actually). It's really easy: We just don't like foreign scum. A pity, because Canadia is like one of the best American Territories ever invented; several provinces, all well administered and none terribly indebted. Such is life.
Good luck, Sister! We love you.
I will smack you.
Tonight amidst the mountaintops And endless starless night Singing how the wind was lost Before an earthly flight
Lady puts up an ad stating she has two kittens in need of a home. My kitty needs someone to play with, that will play with it, other then the wolf dog. He is getting a bit old. She says sure when I contact her, sets up a 2:30 time... Then can't.. Has yet to message me another possible time... grrrr.
Currently Playing in: The doctors office. One more needle and I might just lose it again.
This was originally going to be a response to the earlier thread, but it became more of a personal blog, so I decided to move it here instead to not detract from that thread.
It's always sad to see a player or admin leave. Doubly so when they were someone you were close to and relying on for your RP.
However, there are a lot of good reasons why people leave the game, and because of that, I don't ever disparage someone for leaving.
Also, because if I did, I would be a huge hypocrite. I've played Lusternia on and off for years, and often when I stop playing, I've been in positions where people are relying on me, and I would leave very abruptly and with no warning or goodbye.
The last time I left was shortly after I had become avater of @Zvoltz. Zvoltz did a lot for my character and myself, and he put a lot of work into the cult and rp with me. And then I stopped playing, and I probably ruined a lot of his plans and investment into me. I've wondered a lot whether my leaving contributed to him leaving as well.
Like many others, I've struggled a lot with depression and anxiety. It's hindered my real life in a lot of ways that I've still not fully recovered from. A lot of times, the symptoms would manifest with me staying locked up in my room on the computer 24/7. And I would play Lusternia. I accomplished quite a lot of things with all the time I was putting into the game. But inevitably I would reach a limit, and some event in game would be a bit too much stress, like all that I was avoiding in my real life, and I'd step back a bit, and then I'd realize how much I was putting into the game, both in hours and emotionally and intellectually and how it was contributing even more to getting nowhere in my life. So I'd stop playing, and would avoid the game and everything about it as much as possible.
Then inevitably I'd come back after months or years and think I could handle it better this time, before I get sucked into addiction again. I've done this cycle a few times now, and I think I am actually getting better. My life isn't a complete dud now, though not where I'd like it to be, it's progressing slow and steady.
But this time around it's always in the back of mind to not invest too much into the game now. This does limit what I can do. My RP is noticeably worse now. I can't help Hallifax improve as much as I or my character would like. I avoid politics and leadership where possible, even though my character would definitely want to if I would let him.
That all said, I'm quite happy to have Lusternia in my life, and enjoy what I can from it. I'm looking forward to interacting with Zvoltz again, and maybe getting some vengeance for the sphere raid. But now it's really late for me and I've got to get up early for work. Hopefully this was coherent enough and not too rambly or self-indulgent.
This is why I live under a rock. I loathe getting attached to people. I need desks to slam my head on. I need tables to flip. I should go ahead and build a house on a deserted island. /rantover
Viravain, Lady of the Thorns shouts, "And You would seize Me? Fool! I am the Glomdoring! I am the Wyrd, and beneath the cloak of Night, the shadows of the Silent stir!"
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Good luck, Sister! We love you.
Yes, I understand your panic, because I've been there! In my experience (your mileage may vary), the way to correct this is to help them by giving them both 1) a large area to explore w/o supervision (unless your neighbor a peodophiliac), and 2) help them decide their own limits. Mine is only 4, but I could (but I wouldn't!) let him roam around the neighborhood completely unsupervised for a full day and nothing would bad would happen; he knows no farther than the stairs he helped me install, no farther than the playground he likes, no farther than the bus stop his older brothers use for school (nothing interesting past there anyhoo), and no farther than the ``main road''.
Your kid's choices are awesome. Totally awesome he liked books and knew he wasn't going away forever. Literacy and pre-planning are the True Golden Ticket. I hope you can encourage this for many years to come (just not with such panicky results! I've been there and thought I was going to die from a heart-attack!). Toddler and I spend a lot of nights outdoors during our summer months (he's learning how to build a fire, and almost as well as me and at only 4!), and I encourage his going outside alone (but not ``too far''), so I hope he and you and hubby can encourage this independence. Your boy doesn't live in GB, but AU; there are times and places where he might need to count on his own skills because there's no cellular service for emergencies. Even if he never leaves the suburbs, I'm sure he will always thank his parents for such preparedness no matter what else happens in life (praise Shub-Rand!).
Next year wife and I are replacing our dishwashing machine. Guess who's going to be handed tools and commanded ``Tear this apart and tell me how it works''. He doesn't need to have a proper answer; he just needs to tear it apart. The rest will come due to his own curiosity. It was good for me when my father did it to me, and my wife finally agrees it is good for the youngest too (but too late for his older brothers, sadly). Just remember my mantra: Power Tools require supervision until 12, manual tools require instruction at any age, and none under 5 get any tools.
Roaming? Yes, totally awesome once we're through it and come out the other side where everyone is safe and sound. During the event? My heart jumped when you first described the situation. Yes, yes, yes. ``Wha? Huh? I thought he was at the playground?!?!?'' Good times. Enjoy them while they last, for soon they will be surely teen-agers.
Estarra the Eternal says, "Give Shevat the floor please."
Tonight amidst the mountaintops
And endless starless night
Singing how the wind was lost
Before an earthly flight
Tonight amidst the mountaintops
And endless starless night
Singing how the wind was lost
Before an earthly flight
Tonight amidst the mountaintops
And endless starless night
Singing how the wind was lost
Before an earthly flight
Currently Playing in: The doctors office. One more needle and I might just lose it again.
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お休みなさい, いわた−先生。 安らかに眠ります。
(translation: Good night, Iwata-sensei. Rest in peace.)
It's always sad to see a player or admin leave. Doubly so when they were someone you were close to and relying on for your RP.
However, there are a lot of good reasons why people leave the game, and because of that, I don't ever disparage someone for leaving.
Also, because if I did, I would be a huge hypocrite. I've played Lusternia on and off for years, and often when I stop playing, I've been in positions where people are relying on me, and I would leave very abruptly and with no warning or goodbye.
The last time I left was shortly after I had become avater of @Zvoltz. Zvoltz did a lot for my character and myself, and he put a lot of work into the cult and rp with me. And then I stopped playing, and I probably ruined a lot of his plans and investment into me. I've wondered a lot whether my leaving contributed to him leaving as well.
Like many others, I've struggled a lot with depression and anxiety. It's hindered my real life in a lot of ways that I've still not fully recovered from. A lot of times, the symptoms would manifest with me staying locked up in my room on the computer 24/7. And I would play Lusternia. I accomplished quite a lot of things with all the time I was putting into the game. But inevitably I would reach a limit, and some event in game would be a bit too much stress, like all that I was avoiding in my real life, and I'd step back a bit, and then I'd realize how much I was putting into the game, both in hours and emotionally and intellectually and how it was contributing even more to getting nowhere in my life. So I'd stop playing, and would avoid the game and everything about it as much as possible.
Then inevitably I'd come back after months or years and think I could handle it better this time, before I get sucked into addiction again. I've done this cycle a few times now, and I think I am actually getting better. My life isn't a complete dud now, though not where I'd like it to be, it's progressing slow and steady.
But this time around it's always in the back of mind to not invest too much into the game now. This does limit what I can do. My RP is noticeably worse now. I can't help Hallifax improve as much as I or my character would like. I avoid politics and leadership where possible, even though my character would definitely want to if I would let him.
That all said, I'm quite happy to have Lusternia in my life, and enjoy what I can from it. I'm looking forward to interacting with Zvoltz again, and maybe getting some vengeance for the sphere raid. But now it's really late for me and I've got to get up early for work. Hopefully this was coherent enough and not too rambly or self-indulgent.