How many players log on?

[AngryNixon]

The final straw is your opinion... The final straw is only when and IF the developers pull the plug. Otherwise there is always a chance to gain more subs, get new players etc... Too many people worry about others opinions, ignore those doomsayers. There are doomsayers everywhere, form your own opinions and do whatever makes you happy.

First, I have no idea what you're talking about. I said that the "final straw thread" was an indication of what may come to pass if 1.18 doesn't live up to expectations. I did not define what my opinion of what the final straw is or would be nor did I enter into a discussion of final straws. The fact that I used to term 'final straw' was merely a reference to the thread that contained a grouping of other people's opinions about the upcoming 1.18 update, and how the sentiments expressed there may have a negative effect on server populations post 1.18 if it isn't up to par and has nothing to do with a discussion on what constitutes a final straw. The use of the term was incidental to the reference to those opinions expressed. However, your untempered optimism is noted.

Second, this isn't a point about the prolific nature of doomsayers; I don't know what that has to do with anything either... my opinions and "whatever makes me happy" aren't important in this case. I can "do whatever makes [me] happy" all day long in a very low population server, but I assure you the attempt will be in vain.

p.s. I have my own well formed opinions shaped by what I hope is some introspection and analysis of the world around me and careful (perhaps even thoughtful? no.. probably not) consideration of the other views expressed on these forums. Yes, even those labeled willy-nilly as trolls. Are we to have our own opinions on some island of thought without any consideration of the views of others? Talking at each other instead of having conversations?

Thanks though.

p.p.s. Hi Rentalhamster and any HP member unfortunate enough to have sat through my post.

/sigh p.p.p.s. last edit I promise, apologies for the derail.