Posted by Graatch on February 9, 2000 at 13:10:34:
In Reply to: Re: Yes posted by An Old Arbiter on February 9, 2000 at 12:49:10:
> > > No, the point was to hold him up as an example of how things should be done. The current quality of leadership seems to be something along the lines of "The beatings will continue, until morale improves" kind of mentality, the sort of thing that killed Knights. > Just because someone is a leader doesn't give them immunity from critiscism or a license to treat their followers badly. If you treat someone poorly, it really shouldn't suprise you that people get angry and resentful. People will only bend over and smile so many times before they get sick of it. How is it insulting to protest poor treatment? > Why can't we have a sence of mutual respect? Why does it have to be this "us vrs. them" mentality? It's amazing how people respond if they're treated like human beings. Not all players are immature cheaters just like not all Imms are cheaters with WIZI out to ruin your day. > > No, but defending a fellow immortal for no other reason than he is an immortal is. Just like there are good players and bad players on CF there are also good immortals and bad immortals. > In many instances, players wine. I admit this. But the consistency of the opinions about Arbiter over the past few months and my own experience make me wonder if something isn't rotten in the state of Denmark.....
> > 'I'd gladly play an Arbiter if Justin came back.', or whatever the exact post was about, is hardly a useful suggestion/thought/criticism. It's a moot point. Justin is no longer here. Singing his praise in such a setting (I'd play an Arbiter if...) is a backhanded insult at any current arbiter immortal. Surely you saw this. It would be like raving about how wonderful your ex-lover was to your current one. It's rude. It's hurtful.
> > If defending fellow immortals from an insult is an action worthy of your shame, then I'll accept your shame. Trust me when I assure you I won't be losing sleep over it.