Wanting an opinion about how to proceed and or handle this.

[StouterTaru]

I'm not gonna name any names or the FC I'm in, so please don't ask.

Doesn't take asking, your name and server are to the left of your post, and searching it on the lodestone shows your FC, including memberlist and ranks for members.

It's a game, if you're not enjoying it, then you're doing it wrong. If you have that much of an issue, have a talk with the leader and/or seek out another FC.

[Ehayte]

As others have said, its a game. Being an officer in an FC matters less in this game than any other game I have even seen, just because there isn't much you can do with FCs that you can't do with a linkshell. Unless you are super housing fan #1.

As others have said indirectly, it sounds like your FC leader doesn't think you deserve a promotion. And to be completely candid, its probably because you are the type of person that will go to the official forums to complain about not getting a promotion in a video game.

If that's the case, I would just leave because I feel like your personality isn't going to mesh well with theirs. Nothing that either of you are necessarily doing wrong, but it just sounds like it might not be an excellent fit. I would talk to other FCs before you leave, though, as the next FC you join may end up being an even worse fit!

[Anapingofness]

I'll also answer as an FC leader.
FC's, however limiting they are, are there to help build community.
Therefore, it's important that FC members feel welcome and valued.

However, there is a good chance that your FC leader and FC mates may not even realize these things are bothering you.
My FC on Goblin is a very casual FC.
I'm not on 24hrs a day and to be honest, when I am on I may not see/catch everything.
I would suggest talking to your FC leader and FC mates. Just take care not to sound abrasive. You don't want to create drama in a situation that could be a simple misunderstanding.

Regardless of what certain other players say, if you feel frustrated or unwelcome you should probably look for a different FC- or make your own.
It's your time and you should be happy with how you spend it.
Best of luck! ^^

[Tildaor]

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This is the correct answer if you want to stay in the FC and have relationships with members that you want to retain. Also, by approaching it in this manner (and being diplomatic), it leaves your leaders to set the tone. If they give you a hard time, you get an idea of how you're valued in the FC. If they can give you an honest reason why you've been passed over and are equally as diplomatic about it, you then have to decide if not being in leadership is a deal breaker for staying in the FC.

There are a number of underlying factors that could make or break the decision, and only you'll be able to address those as we can't know what your relationship is like with the people in your FC. But just be honest, polite, and understanding and hope that is what you are greeted with in return.

[Mega64]

Have a little heart, people. Help someone with the problems they're having. Just because you're hiding behind the anonymity of the internet doesn't give you the right to be outright insulting to someone. "Grow a pair of balls" and offer a little helpful advice for a change.

First step is to buy some ball seeds from your local farmer's market. Next, make sure you have fertile soil with easy access to water in an area with lots of sunlight. All you do then is plant the seeds, water occasionally, and in a few weeks you'll have bountiful bunches of balls just ripe for the picking!

Happy to help!

[FinalBinary]

sounds to me like you are a nice, helpful player, make your own FC and i would join for sure, im pretty your charisma will gain followers.

[Xusecer_Valtoren]

Thanks for the advice so far guys it has been a help.

I have taken it up in private chat but I keep getting lame excuses like "I don't know you've died recently" or my favorite "You've been sooo good, but my friend just joined"

and I don't really care if any can see what FC im in b/c the actual leader had been MIA for a while now. So someone else has been taking over for him. The power I think has went to that person's head.

I think I'm gonna leave and find somewhere that will appreciate what I can offer and bring to the table while playing this game.

[Mega64]

Make sure you keep your resume up to date and secure some references for your next FC application.

[Cherie]

Maybe they just don't think you are officer material? It doesn't seem like you are effectively making your opinions known to your FC. Being a officer often means you have to successfully communicate to others. People need to listen to what you say by means of your ability to get your thoughts across.

You may have lots of good ideas, but if you aren't getting them across, then what good do they do? It doesn't mean that beating your FC over the head for not listening is going to change anything.

It doesn't mean you couldn't be a effective officer somewhere else. Maybe the people you are wishing to lead are people that would not be receptive of you.

Some people are born to lead, others have leadership thrust upon them. I don't think a good leader is always the person who wants to lead. Most good leaders would rather not be in charge because they know how much work it really is. It's not all glory and rainbows!

[shadowrell_d-_-b]

I think you should move on if your efforts are going unnoticed! I wish you the best!

On a side note these forums are just down right sad, some one posts a genuine question seeking help and gets berated with ill advice and just overall rude comments very few seriously want to help, (I myself don't take the game very seriously on the FC side of things promotion wise even considering I am the highest rank in my FC to my leader) still some ppl enjoy the little things in this game and to them being overlooked after contributing in their FC and seeing others promoted is very rude and not cool at all!

Now that said speaking up for yourself isn't a bad idea if you feel mistreated let your leader know, if he/she has and issue move on this is a game no need to have drama in playing something that should be fun!