Not for me.
 

I posted this in RNF because I believe censorship of opinion is an affront to freedom. I am not sure if this post will be left up but I think it deserves a place, and RNF would be that place.

I enjoyed my experiences on the server. I complimented the staff when it was due, and I criticized it equally when it fell below my expectations. I believe all players here have a right to expect a minimum level of service from this product.

I have moved on for one main reason however, which is the management of the server.

I still browse the forums and post when I feel I have something intelligent to contribute. I don't log in much but when I do I try to have fun. I sometimes catch bits and pieces of the livestreams. Lately, it has seemed like some of the management has criticized the playerbase as being the problem, and I can understand why.

I take this personally however since I am part of this playerbase.

Today I had two main posts running. One was a respectful open letter to the management on how to take criticism. The other was a petition for an item reimbursement (admittedly my fault). Both recieved rather cynical critical responses from CSR.

As you can see by this post and really any of my posts, I don't think the playerbase is completely to blame here.

In response to a petition pending reimbursement verified by Sirken.
My response.

We aren't customers. We don't pay for the services we are enjoying. Thus, your argument is fundamentally flawed. They don't owe us anything, and will not miss any of us if that individual thinks they do.

/wave

Then you have resigned yourself to accepting mediocrity.

See my post on running a non-profit. Even in instances devoid of customer and profit, there is still a measure of acceptable and minimum standard to be upheld by the very virtue of "quality".

Because something is essentially free (although we do view advertisements by browsing the forums which is technically "cost") does not mean we should accept it by any means.

I really don't relish posting critical things like this. I am a remorseful (although not catholic level guiltful) person.

However, I think the masses are better of knowing such things, than them just being swept under the rug.

Yeah I think you have the wrong idea about what's going on here.
A better analogy is that you're drunk and you complain about your designated driver's choice in music. He doesn't have to drive your ass around and you're more than welcome to get out.

At least it's not Uthgaard. That self-entitled prick was the worst at this.

I definitely understand and acknowledge this viewpoint.

Would any organization take that stance openly to prospective customers though?

I imagine p99 staff would prefer to say they offer a great product, rather than post a giant EULA message when you log in that read "IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, DON'T PLAY.". That would probably not adequately convey their mission statement and/or further their goals.

Sorry I offended you. Maybe you need a thicker skin.

H

Disappointment and offense are quite different.

Who said you offended anyone? I thought OP was just criticizing a couple of poor responses.

Well, sorry I didn't live up to your expectations. So glad I took the job working for your company.

Geesh.

H