Quote Originally Posted by Fouluryu View Post
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.
Well you couldn't join our linkshell because we are more than a chat channel, we think of ourselves as more of a team. Like a sports team, or a debate team, or a team of people in a video game, or... you should get the point by now.

We demand applications from applicants because while it is "not a job" I'm not gonna put my neck on the line in-game for you if you are so lazy you can't fill out an online application. My time is valuable, and so when I play I choose to spend it in the company of people who also value it.

Even if I know you it is courtesy for those members who don't for you to introduce yourself via an application before you join. If you can't even do that you most likely won't ever be online when you say you will (unreliable), wouldn't go out of your way to help anyone (selfish), wouldn't participate in linkshell matters/activities (lack of participation), and in general would be a waste of a spot that could go to someone who is a little more useful to the shell.

I wouldn't make plans to play softball/soccer/golf or anything else regularly on a team with someone so flaky that anything short of a minimal effort warranted such a rant from you.