Applications Vs Registrations

[Fouluryu]

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.

[Vingtdeux]

If you don't agree with linkshells requiring applications, you prolly wouldn't fit with that kind of people anyway.

It's a win/win situation, you should not rant

[DoctorMog]

Let me guess, some shell declined your app and now you are mad?

Applications are a way for shells to pre-emptively weed out people they don't think will fit into their community.

Rather than "invite everyone" mentality, some of us prefer to weed people out before they are an issue.

[Birry]

Let me guess, some shell declined your app and now you are mad?

Applications are a way for shells to pre-emptively weed out people they don't think will fit into their community.

Rather than "invite everyone" mentality, some of us prefer to weed people out before they are an issue.

he has been denied from a fair bit alrdy from wutai.... brings drama everywhere

[Aenarion]

Let me guess, some shell declined your app and now you are mad?

Applications are a way for shells to pre-emptively weed out people they don't think will fit into their community.

Rather than "invite everyone" mentality, some of us prefer to weed people out before they are an issue.

sure sounds like it, OP did not help his case at all with the way he talked throughout this whole thing.

fact is, application to join a LS/guild/alliance/corp whatever in an MMO is common practice for most MMOs, if not all. You might as well be whining about why you need internet access to play online games.

[Dargoth_Draconia]

Let me guess, some shell declined your app and now you are mad?

Applications are a way for shells to pre-emptively weed out people they don't think will fit into their community.

Rather than "invite everyone" mentality, some of us prefer to weed people out before they are an issue.

There are far better ways to weed out people Doc. Applications are not win/win they are win/lose. Win for the people who wants people to do it lose for the members who don't want to waste their time filling out a mock application so "Player A's" E-peen can get a little bit bigger for each application someone fills out to be in his/her said LS. A lot of people still just want to log in and play the game not sign up on a some stupid website and put in an application to join a guild/LS/Social group. Unfortunately this is how it is because players are too lazy to test people out individually or in a group to assess their skills and what not, they rather perform a ritual and flex their power by deeming someone worthy or not worthy to join.

[Holy_Dragoon]

You assume all applications are Apps = Business.

For example, we don't really care about your MMO "resume" Our app is just to make sure you understand our philosophy, then asks about glorious bacon, waffles and pancakes.

[Fouluryu]

Let me guess, some shell declined your app and now you are mad?

Applications are a way for shells to pre-emptively weed out people they don't think will fit into their community.

Rather than "invite everyone" mentality, SOME of us prefer to weed people out BEFORE they are an issue.

No but I am mad at you for that comment. I'm not mad about applications in general but rather puzzled at the fact this has become a trend. Also, I was never declined. I applied once, so let's leave it at that.

You assume all applications are Apps = Business.

For example, we don't really care about your MMO "resume" Our app is just to make sure you understand our philosophy, then asks about glorious bacon, waffles and pancakes.

Very well said /thumbs up

If it was an mmo in game resume that would count in real life, then there would be an interest in filling out Ls applications.

[Thainna]

You assume all applications are Apps = Business.

For example, we don't really care about your MMO "resume" Our app is just to make sure you understand our philosophy, then asks about glorious bacon, waffles and pancakes.

Ooo glorious bacon... *drools*

We have a question about pirates vs. ninjas vs. vampires vs. werewolves :P Should've put zombies in there too haha

[Tahlia]

The only problem with applications is that they can sometimes demand too much information when it's something simple like joining a social shell. However with the lack of administration options I guess leaders would rather be sure of what type of person they are letting into their shell since they are unable to kick them afterwards.