Applications Vs Registrations

[Nabiri]

I didn't think I'd had to post this but it seems that certain people make me want to slice live fish in the air. Humanity never ceases to amaze me how one attraction can lead to a popularity. Getting to the point, I want to discuss about Link shell applications & registrations.

I want to talk about registration first. Registration is probably the most common and recommended way to keep a good roster of list of people that are registered in the link shell. You will also have things like events and what not to keep what is up to date. Simple and universal.

However, there is also "applying" for a link shell which seems very offending for those who work and for those just want to play the game to escape from reality (gamer haven). Making an application is no different than applying for a job. But this isn't a job, instead, a game, so why on earth are people fixated on having people filling out LS applications? You might find that other Japanese or foreign shell holders have very few sites that require Ls applications where as most English speaking players do.

What's next, I have to go wear a suit or make a lunch with the Ls leader to get into a fancy high civilized group? No. I just want to play a game, so what became of these applications making peer pressure is a mystery to me. I don't want to go into an Ls where people think applications = business or business = God knows what. All applications does is perpetuating gamers.

Enough with the applications. Stick to LS registrations instead. And if I hear "it helps get to know the player better" so God help me... You can get to know the player face to face in game don't make excuses.

And there's your rant for the day.

Edit: Please keep this topic related to the topic itself, not about me. Thank you.

I feel the same as you. I've always felt it was a little condescending to ask someone to fill out an application to join your group. (They seem too self-important.) I hate filling out applications.. I find the whole thing gives me much more stress.. And any LS that ever asked me for an app was full of people who kept to themselves and didn't really socialize with new people much. They were often full of jerks. It was hard to make friends and get to know people.
I avoid these types of shells.

I love LS that welcome people and speak with new people casually, as if they've always been friends. It's much less stressful and easier to get to know the people you're working with. ^-^

I'm glad you made this topic because I thought I was the only one who felt this way. Thanks!

[KaiKatzchen]

I feel the same as you. I've always felt it was a little condescending to ask someone to fill out an application to join your group. (They seem too self-important.) I hate filling out applications.. I find the whole thing gives me much more stress.. And any LS that ever asked me for an app was full of people who kept to themselves and didn't really socialize with new people much. They were often full of jerks. It was hard to make friends and get to know people.
I avoid these types of shells.

I love LS that welcome people and speak with new people casually, as if they've always been friends. It's much less stressful and easier to get to know the people you're working with. ^-^

I'm glad you made this topic because I thought I was the only one who felt this way. Thanks!

We ask for apps but we are not like you state.

We look at one another as a family, we have bought new members gear. I do low level NM runs every Saturday to help new and low level people get NM gear they need. We are starting an event in October to get everyone in the shell all of their main and sub camps buy running around despite their level etc etc and etc. When people are looking for shells we always extend a hand to them and ask them to look and see if we would be something they would be interested in. In many ways I would have started paying for this game MONTHS ago to be with the people that are in my shell. <3

So yeah as you see we aren't anything like your post, but we ask for apps!