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Over the last week or so I have noticed a general decline in the respect given on this forum to other posters.
I have locked 1 thread and deleted and deleted 2. This is more than in the last 6 months.
Let me be clear in several things.
There is NEVER an excuse for abusing a fellow poster.
The poster might well have asked a "stupid" question, but if they did so it is because they are new to the game/new to smithing. If you cannot answer in a sensible way then don't answer. A poster might well have a view on an ingame matter that you strongly disagree with, if so respond with a well thought out argument expressing your opinions. Just remember opinions are like belly buttons- every one has one and they don't hold much water /shared/forum_images/beige/icons/smile.gif. Every poster has an equal right to post their opinions of in game topics (ludicrous as they might appear to others).
Also remember that although this forum is in English, UO is a world wide game. Players should not be attacked because their command of English is poor- whether because it is a secondary language or because that player is not well educated. This (depending on circumstances) could well be construed as racist abuse, and I WILL BAN YOU FOR IT. Some players prefer to write their posts in "internet speak", some in roleplay "Olde-English", and others in "normal English"- each is equally valid.
Finally I do not care if you have played UO for 5 minutes, or since alpha testing- this does not allow you to personally attack other players. DON'T DO IT.
I have my opinions on why this is happening, there are a lot of new smiths, there are a lot of smiths disappointed that they are not making hundreds of k a day. There are a lot of questions about economics in game, and sucess rates of certain items. All these are valid topics to discuss in game, but discuss the topic- don't flame the poster.
If you have any further questions then PM me.
Yves st. Laurent - Royal Smith of Order of the Ebon Hand Europa Shard
A smith with a heart and a Grandmaster at his professions.
Favourite hangout: Trammel - Le Maison d'Yves
I have locked 1 thread and deleted and deleted 2. This is more than in the last 6 months.
Let me be clear in several things.
There is NEVER an excuse for abusing a fellow poster.
The poster might well have asked a "stupid" question, but if they did so it is because they are new to the game/new to smithing. If you cannot answer in a sensible way then don't answer. A poster might well have a view on an ingame matter that you strongly disagree with, if so respond with a well thought out argument expressing your opinions. Just remember opinions are like belly buttons- every one has one and they don't hold much water /shared/forum_images/beige/icons/smile.gif. Every poster has an equal right to post their opinions of in game topics (ludicrous as they might appear to others).
Also remember that although this forum is in English, UO is a world wide game. Players should not be attacked because their command of English is poor- whether because it is a secondary language or because that player is not well educated. This (depending on circumstances) could well be construed as racist abuse, and I WILL BAN YOU FOR IT. Some players prefer to write their posts in "internet speak", some in roleplay "Olde-English", and others in "normal English"- each is equally valid.
Finally I do not care if you have played UO for 5 minutes, or since alpha testing- this does not allow you to personally attack other players. DON'T DO IT.
I have my opinions on why this is happening, there are a lot of new smiths, there are a lot of smiths disappointed that they are not making hundreds of k a day. There are a lot of questions about economics in game, and sucess rates of certain items. All these are valid topics to discuss in game, but discuss the topic- don't flame the poster.
If you have any further questions then PM me.
Yves st. Laurent - Royal Smith of Order of the Ebon Hand Europa Shard
A smith with a heart and a Grandmaster at his professions.
Favourite hangout: Trammel - Le Maison d'Yves