A good read. Many good points in it, worthy of discussion.
I notice that, especially online, : (not everyone, but someone...)
that having a opinion that is different than some is seen as an issue to battle to the death.
That citing a reference that could better answer a point of debate will not only probably not be followed and looked at, but will ususally be seen as an insult.
That if you disagree with the "other side' and will not roll over just because you are in the minority, then you are seen as being inflexible.
That if you indicate you have confidence in your position and need more than saracstic flamewaring to change your mind, you are seen as looking down on others. (as opposed to some topics, which I may not have thought about much, but may have a less tested opinion, for example)
Specifically in this forum/community:
If you mention that some RP-elites do not allow you to RP your character in accordance to your wishes within the settings of Yliakum, then you are not a "True RP-er"
If you decide not to participate in some "RP" because it is more ego driven by the "author", a waste of time, or even if your character would not bother to "get involved in such a minor matter" then you are not a "True RP-er"
and if you are "RPing" and you are challenged to a duel, or your character would challange the other in a duel in these circumstances, many people get REALLY upset that you are "Relying on mechanics to win RP" (huh?, who is ruining whose RP here?)
Of course the worst IG thing that hurts RP for my characters is probably when one person acts in a way my character would think they are in a cult, or insane, and as such tries to avoid them. There is, much like the real world, conflicting theories (settings). If Bamko believes that the guards will enforce everyone having to learn to fight and defend themselves, then he will tend to see the followers of Xiosia as radical hippies. So while he tries to be polite to them, he also thinks they have a screw lose. The only reason they are not given the true death must be because of the compasion of Talad on the disfigured (see story of Talad and Laanx). But heaven help bamko (intentional mixed settings there, hehehe) if he acts that way ingame. If someone choses to avoid your character, it may be that is actually "good rp" on both your parts, please do not /tell me about how you have a right to behave that way and I have to accept your character and my character and your character need to interact for an extended length of time.
I look forward to EZPCUSA being allowed to have newbs, but I see it as a RELAXED, non confrontational RP envirionment, as opposed to a "No RP Allowed" one.
On Fragnetics every time I would try to RP, someone would seem to want to argueing with me about WHY I am Rping the way I am, ususally in /tells. (See Verdan's link down near bottom, under "Ideologues")
having said all that, I suppose I can point out another point or 2. From the source link:"Now, arguing with cranks can be fun,"
If someone is looking for an online battle, I must say it is hard for me not to engage, giggling all the time. I do try to not reply if I think they will not even bother reading more than the first sentenace of my response, because it can be troubling to others of a more sensitive nature, but it IS fun to find someone who is not even trying to listen and wind them up, eh?
So If one of my posts get you mad, relax. I can guarantee you I am not getting my ego validation in silly discussions here, and IMO, neither should you. (Exp, if the thought that I MIGHT not like you makes you cry... then you might need to re-read this) hehehe
