****Okay, just a sorry in advance, because this is probably going to, at least in some extent, turn into a rant thread. If you don't want to hear me rant, leave now.**** Let me flat out say it, some of the attitude and comments that I've been getting recently are absolutely disgusting. There is a very thin line between joking and actually being hurtful, and I have come to find a few too many people crossing that line recently. I'm fine with jokes. But once you start to go too far with it and it gets out of hand, that's where it needs to stop. Honestly, there have been a few brief moments over the last couple days where I thought about just getting up and leaving all together. But I didn't. It's really bugging me the lack of respect I've been receiving. I'm not saying you have to like me, heck you don't even have to talk to me, but at least respect the simple fact that I am human, and that I have feelings too. Yes, I realize that most of these people upset me without even meaning too, but that still doesn't make it okay. The whole point of this thread is to tell everyone that you need to be kind and respectful to EVERYONE. You don't have to like everyone, but it all goes back to the same thing, the golden rule, treat others the way you want to be treated. You have no clue what someone is going through, and yes we all have problems, no matter how perfect someone seems, they have problems too, some bigger than others. If someone asks you to stop talking about something, respect the fact that that subject bothers them in some way and just stop. And don't question them about "why can't you take a joke?", because not everything is a joke to everyone, if that makes any sense. It may have been a "joke", but just because its a "joke" doesn't mean it won't upset other people. I know, I'm ranting, but I really had to get this off my chest because it's been bothering me for the past week or so. If you are to take away just one thing from this whole thread, just remember that everyone is human, they have the same right to be here as you, no one is any better than anyone else, we are all equal because we are all human. You don't have to love everyone, just respect them.
And this is the stage of being a mod you want to yell at them but your not allowed So after a while of this crap you decide to leave Its the cycle of being a mod.
Alright, here's one of my little rants, note the word little. Dusty, I've always found respect something you earn. If you don't do a lot of respectable things, you won't get respect. Also, I believe Ihamzz was right when he said 'give respect, get respect'. I understand your a mod, and we need to respect you for that, but I think since most people remember you from before you were a mod, they still see you has a friend (instead of a mod, though some people see both), rather then a mod, thus causing a lack of respect. I try my best to respect staff and moderators, but I see a very fine line where staff crosses to where they do unrespectable things. For you, I haven't seen a lot of that (But we're not friends so idk), but other mods, I've seen have bad and good things they have done (For example, Marx's bad report). This has caused me to lose the tiniest bit of respect for them, but I still do. To conclude, I think both mods and players could give each other a bit of respect, as BuildCraftia needs to work more as a community of players and staff, instead of just a community of staff.
I think you are misunderstanding me. This whole little "rant" thing was from the point of view as me as a person. Not a staff member. Not a player. A person. And what I was trying to say is that you should have a little respect that they are a person just like you and not just purposely be rude/mean to them. Just because you don't like someone doesn't mean you should be mean to them. Just treat people the way you would want to be treated, that's all I'm asking.
tbh I don't really get a lot of this because as far as I know Dusty is probably once of the nicest people on the server. But I agree with Word on Marx's ban report. How did that even get accepted?
Oh sweetheart, I had no idea these things were happening, I'm so sorry my love and you are officially protected by the Powerpuff Girls Protection Service. Mark my words, anyone who disrespectes you, disrespects me and will have to talk to me. I'm here for you as well as so many other people, we will stand for you Dusty because that's what friends do! And I totally agree with your rant, and it's totally okay, ranting is something everyone needs to do at a certain point and I'm so happy you brought attention to this, you're so right, everyone deserves to be respected and everyone needs to understand that even if this is an online game/forum, there are living, breathing people with feelings that can be hurt. Think before you say, if it is unedifying or will tear another down, think twice and say something encouraging instead or don't say anything at all! Go with love, choose love.
I try to do that as much as possible, but it's hard sometimes. I'll try harder, I really should gain more respect for others. Sorry if I was ever rude to you. Dusty.
Of course my love! Anything for you. I think what people forget to realize is that what you say effects others more than you know. Some people think that once they log off, whatever they said online is gone, no one is hurt by it and everything is alright. That is just not the case. You aren't talking to robots, you are talking to human beings who are probably already hard on themselves and don't need your emput but instead need your encouragement and kindness. Just a thought.
After today/tonight, I think a LOT of people need to come back and reread this thread because this has been ABSOLUTELY ridiculous!!!! When I logged off tonight, I felt absolutely horrible and disgusted by some of the things said. I'm not going to mention any names, but saying something like "So and so said that you make them moist, Dusty." is absolutely degrading and tears at my confidence and self respect. I'm on my last strings at this point, and I really don't want to leave this server because it's been a huge part of my life, but I'm starting to wonder if that would be better than dealing with this.
I'm sorry they're nerds like that dusty, if it makes you feel better, Fan and Nine told them to stop or be banned, and one was banned
