Likewise - I've been in a clan before, and I understand where the drive, and passion come from - It's okay to get pumped up a bit ingame to go for some hype and to have fun - It's not against the law to have fun, as a matter of fact I promote clan related arguments on a pretty wide degree - I HARDLY ever remove posts unless It's just straight up disrespectful to ANY party.
i.e.: "lol mm slumping" "rip eop" <== stuff that does not contribute to the topic, have discussion value, and just are dripping flame baits.
People use these forums for publicity, I don't and never will fault any clan for that - but there is a fine line between things that are okay or unnecessary.
Let's be honest yea the staff here isn't perfect but which staff on ANY given community site is? - PC didn't work out so well when half the community split off either -.-;
But OT - There was once a poll for if or not clans had to follow a TEMPLATE to write/make their clan warfare topics on. What is the point of that? Clans lose their individuality, topics lose the fun, every topic ends up looking bland. Obviously I voted 'no'. I'm all in for the fun aspect and little pump up clan pride stuff - Don't get me wrong, I'm not emotionless and that big of a Nazi when it comes to heated stuffs nor do I ever intend to moderate the forums that way.
And in honesty, I actually do read these topics for their entertainment value, it's pretty painful to see members diminish the value of their topics/achievements when they go "LOLLOLO YEA WE KICKED ASS LOL YOU (FI,EoP,MM,TLP,dF,FOE,etc) SUK N00BZ TRLOLOL". And this without fail happens on EVERY topic - then what does this lead to? More retorts, then mass flaming, trolling, etc.
I really try to not derail or nuke anything that should settle between clans. Disputes, or debates are FINE - Like I stated I am ALL FOR THAT.
But posts that are as such: "Lollol your an idiet speshls we had like 70 when we charged then cleared you stupid dumb idiots keep calling hf idiets slump nice 1-99 def requirements mayhem force rofl" - I mean come now, I'm not saying be expressionless throughout your posts and forum life, but straight e thugging, trolling to the point of annoyance or saying 'idiet' within a sentence three times?
Any individual could just post something like: "Well even if your topic states that we have 90 at the initial charge (when we actually had 70) the fight was going pretty smoothly for our side imo, then hf came zzz. It's annoying ya, and I did hope for a clean 1v1 fight but meh. Good run today lads - Cya next time"
A little sportsmanship can't hurt. Even if it's over a video game - People spend REAL time on this game, and devote REAL time. Hence I hate when people say "lololol so serious over a video game" Grow up.
The whole reason of the OP post is not to dictate these boards, but merely to try to lay down and enforce some rules to get things going in the right direction.
And do take due note that it's fine to "hate" each other I'm not asking you folks to create a deep and meaningful relationship with one another. Merely just to "shake hands"
With that said I take all criticism with stoicism - I do the best within my power to keep the public happy in most scenarios. A title/rank really means nothing to me. I am well aware of the fact that a Mod/Admin/Clan Leader can be a complete ass - I won't hesitate to bring things up like you guys are now.
For the most part I'm on your side guys, remember nobody is saying: Let's all hold hands and cook anchovy pizzas together, but to at least have the decency to be AWARE of that fact that: "Hey a little respect might go a long way"
Respect is mutual - you give some, you receive some. Atm there is hardly going on between any clans - And yes I know people might point out "lol you have no right to say how to run a clan" -
Yea you're right, and all I have to say for that is: If I didn't care would I even bother posting? Hey it might sound nerdy n **** but I do care about the community to an extent, and I will always have a love (no-****) for what's going on and how things are scribed amongst ourselves.