First and foremost, I've known Thrax for 6 or 7 years now, and have fought wars with and against him, from an RP standpoint. Does that bias me? No, I am neutral in my feelings towards him. Does it give me an informed opinion? Aye, I believe it qualifies me.
Thraximus is an rp personality, not so strongly anymore, but few of us are. Out of character, he's absolutely hilarious. In character, he is a sadistic psychopath with visions of grandeur, and it pays to stay out of his way. He is the boogeyman, I think every world needs one. Just my humble opinion. What he does to the young is horrible, but watch your 6 o'clock news and tell me what's worse?
As for guild pk'ing? Well, it's the oldest trick in the book, has been here since guilds began. Is it fair? Yes, completely. How many times has my own life been threatened when recruiting for a guild....wow... Too many to count, and it will continue to be. It's the LAST real danger in trammel, but it makes it interesting. However, if you were to recruit for a faction in ancient times ((RP STANDPOINT HERE)) would not someone try to assassinate you for political gain? Get real people, it's an MMORPG!! RPG!@! RPG!!!
Now, about teh books... oooh, sensitive subject, but considering I live in fellucca, and am not subject to trammel law, here we go. It IS harassment. Is IS self- publication of a massive scale. If it is not, then please explain to me why they are called "Lovespirit Speaks"? Why are they usually included with a rune to the new player complex? And also, why did they only seem to pop up AFTER the complex was vandalized? If I were the subject of these fairy tales, I'm not sure if I wouldn't press a harassmnet case. I'm not bashing you, LoveSpirit, helping the young is a necessary and good endeavor. It's just these are questions pertaining to the argument. When recruiting for a guild I've left books around, so I'm guilty as well, but you're fighting a dangerous foe, and your books probably are encouraging him. I mean, it's like a Billboard with hsi smiling face on it and a big thumbs up.
As for the boy.... I am truly sorry and sympathetic for the actions against him. I DO feel bad, and am not condoning or supporting the action. However, it happened to me some 8 years ago,,,, asnd hasn't happened since. NOR have I been guild pk'ed, because every initiation takes place in a closed house with OTHER guuildsmen there. It made me careful, cautious, and more wary of my environment, all adding to the intensity of this game. It makes it fun, and also, do you think your son is going to be so keen on joining another guild? I hope this will teach himn to be wary, and to be selective, and spirits willing, he';ll pick a GOOD guild. We can only hope it has a positive effect.
*tips hat, give a smile*
I'm going straight to hell for this one, aren't I?