bkieft Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 I am disappointed in the community in general for their lack of support of other community members in this time where we can't gather as we might like. It proves to me the importance of open and constant dialogue across political and social divides because obviously without the continued face to face interaction you have lost respect, tolerance and common decency towards your neighbors. Eight months ago you would have defended a person's right to have another opinion that you disagreed with. Eight months ago you would have supported your neighbors and friends in times of difficulty and you have proven that you cannot handle diversity or freedom when you are stressed. America is about a balance of fight and respect. I am not talking about physical confrontation but the ability to argue, share and express opinions and be able to weigh facts vs opinions in our diverse culture. We build and play games with one another to exercise the conflicts in a noncontroversial setting with stakes that don't matter and relate to a wider collection of our fellow country-persons and know them as people, not their job, position in society or political beliefs. I encourage you to be who you were, a community that transcends the things that continue to stress our relationships in the real world. What made this community great is what can make it great again. Reach out to those you have wronged. Extend your kindness to the breaking point. You do not know others' circumstances or capabilities to cope with what we are going through as a community. We all need help, be the solution, not part of the stupid conflict that diminishes us. The benefits outweigh any effort you put in to be a part of your community. And who knows…you might learn something new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burk Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Where is this coming from? Has there been a thread that I have missed that has people insulting each other? Serious question. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkieft Posted September 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 I see fractures and intolerance beyond threads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ish Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Maybe it's because I've made the deliberate choice not to join the Realm of Chaos sub-thread, but I haven't seen any divisiveness amongst the Ordo, certainly not intolerance... Well, other than in-joke type nerd stuff like the Blood Bowl players all hating on the Elf players, the WH40k players all hating on Space Marines, and @Koyote and myself feeling smugly superior to everyone that doesn't play Saga. But that's almost entirely meant in the spirit of friendly rivalry. (Mostly. Saga players actually are superior to the rest of you dirty peasants.) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Bungalow Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 I can agree with the spirit of this but am also unaware of the particular division. I'll do my best to be a good citizen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoemaker Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Its the Juicy pajamas I wear on Sundays. I figured not everyone would like them. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkieft Posted September 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 You bastard! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Glacius Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 Division! Division! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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