What is your view on RP or ERP and why is it so taboo within the community?

[Aylis]

You'd be hard pressed to find a roleplayer who would disagree that ERP shouldn't be in public chat. Generally people who do that are shunned by the majority of the community, and we even report them ourselves.

But reporting someone simply for roleplaying in /say is frivolous, and SE frowns on frivolous reports.

Yeah, I mean SE created the RP flag so RP'ers could easily get together, most of the games QOL features are designed with RP in mind, its easy to see SE loves RP'ers. Despite my opinions against FFXIV I've always told people that like RP that this is the place to go. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone that won't admit FFXIV is a RP'ers dream come true. SE more then likely is just gonna toss reports against RP'ers in the bin. Save for the extreme public ERP displays like you said but that's another story.

More so for the OP..

I was an rp'er back in 1.0 and my take on ERP has always been "don't ask, don't tell, keep it in private and behind closed doors". ERP can happen and be kinda fun if done right. By right and this is when it can be taken to the side of being taboo and frowned on. The question being "Is their a reason on a RP level for the ERP to even happen?" Its the difference of the characters being in a long term relationship that suddenly took a deeper meaning where ERP can be valid. To the wrong side of what amounts to a character just standing half naked in the Quicksands wearing a giant "F*** Me" sign around their necks. Or the ones who are just as bad and choose to go right to out of character for it. The "looking for cyber" players I blacklist without a second thought.

[KoroushSensei]

i just use the rp status because i think it looks cool

[New_Game_Plus]

Sometimes I like to watch people RP in say chat in my server. Sometimes it's cringey, other times it's really interesting.

[Fredco191]

RP: I'm okay with it. I probably won't talk to you much though.
ERP: *Shrug*

[Zaene]

Man, I rped in the golden age of rp which was AOL chatrooms, as such, rp has come quite a long way obviously. Admittedly, I don't do very much of it at all recently, but I had some fun in a fc that did back in 2.0. I think people should be free to do it when they want how they want to. It's a great mode of self expression, and though reading through this thread I see examples of not so great usage, i.e. "This is my original the character do not steal, he's edgy and a jerk so I'm a jerk to everyone." That's not cool, and causes unnecessary drama.

As for erp...
I'd say do it somewhere where people aren't.

[Laurawrzz]

If you wanna RP, go for it. Whatever makes you happy as long as you're not getting in other people's way. No complaining here. However, ERP should be saved for quiet areas and the tells. I don't want or need to see that.

[Zarabeth]

This whole thread makes me happy I'm on Leviathan. I've never had anyone pull the rp in dungeons crap, and if I did I'd probably just leave. I don't mind RP at all as long as it isn't interfering with getting things done. As to ERP, keep it to yourself and your partner(s). You wouldn't want to be walking along in a mall and see people having sex in the aisles.

[Nhisso]

It isnt for me. But i dont knock RPers.
I think ERP is pretty pathetic, but i dont knock them either. And before some low brow pleb who cant use critical thinking says i just knocked ERPers, i only gave an opinion i was asked to give. But i dont knock ERPers if i see it or if i know someone is an ERPer.

[Nhisso]

Sometimes I like to watch people RP in say chat in my server. Sometimes it's cringey, other times it's really interesting.

Lol i know. The cringe is super real. Especially the people who try too hard to do something like picking up a pencil.

"As she reached for the pencil, her long fingers extended, she longed for pie. She gave out a chuckle. Just then, she saw a bird and was reminded of how she wished she could fly. Or perhaps maybe just longed to be free as a bird. Her cruel parents and her often cruel mates always holding her back. She sipped some tea, and let out a sound of satisfaction. Ahhh, she said. She then picked up the pencil"

"Hey! You dont know my name cuz i wouldnt have a floating name over my head!!"
Me: oh so what is your name
"A'tasty lemontaco360noscope"
Me: ....

[Lyrai_Celestine]

I'm glad this thread exists. It explains a lot of our deep, secret sides that we might never have the chance to explain again. I'll just keep it to ERP because it'll be the focus of my post.

I have nothing against ERPs. In my opinion, I think we should experience ERP with a friend we trust, and not limited to one's girlfriend / boyfriend. By doing ERP with a friend you trust, it helps in finding your identity through the more delicate situations in life, and thus make you whole. It helps build confidence to your gf / bf as well.

ERPs also help us stabilize and move on from the more troubled times; a delicate touch to the skin from someone you trust means a lot more than words. You'll realize that, through gestures of affection from your trusted friends, you are special and you are precious, and it helps in learning to love yourself! And then, when you have your bf / gf, you'll be in a much happier state of mind because you got your head wrapped around things, and for the significant other to acknowledge it would be a godsend for me; I am certain our lives will be much happier because it's a clear sign of trust and loyalty that transcends society. <3

Generally speaking though, All ERP chit-chats must be done privately. Don't give the impression or spread the voice that you're doing an ERP to the public. Then, you'll be golden.