[Discussion] A lore forum Discord chat channel!

[Theodric]

It isn't a clique, nor is it intended to be one.

If some posters want to see me as an 'idiot', then so be it. All I'll say on that note is that I've attempted to smooth out any issues more than once with certain posters by offering to talk things out with those who have clashed with me in the past. I can't really do much more than that.

If they want to assume the worst about me, then again...so be it. I'll just point out that for all the concern they show for my posting style, I've not once seen those individuals interject and show concern for commentary that is genuinely hurtful - such as calling me an 'idiot' or accusations of me of supporting genocide. I think that speaks for itself.

I don't care about popularity contests. I don't want people to hang off of my every word or agree with everything that I post. In my opinion, that sort of atmosphere doesn't make for a great debate. This is really just a channel intended to discuss the game's lore on a platform that is easy to access on the go. If someone is interested in joining, they're very welcome to. If they're not interested, that's fine too - they're not being forced to.

It's really just that simple. It should not and does not need to be some huge controversy, in other words. By the sounds of it, some of you simply want a 'yes man' who agrees with the majority. With respect, I don't find such an approach well suited to moderation. I don't actually predict any major issues to arise in the Discord itself. If they do, they're be dealt with accordingly - though the chat isn't going to be subject to heavy handed antics. Nobody will be banned for differences in opinion...and nobody is going to be banned for 'wrong think' because they happen to post differently to their brethren.

It's really just intended to be a place for people to discuss a mutual hobby/interest. I really can't stress that enough.

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Putting all that aside, things have been going pretty smoothly so far and a handful of people have already joined! In about a month, when 4.5 goes live, I shall be celebrating it by hosting a lottery for our members; with the grand prize being a Mog Station mount of their choice.

I just need to find a decent online lottery/random number generator in the meanwhile...suggestions for that are very welcome and appreciated.