Where has all the kindness gone?
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Mightybit
Legend
Losing people that you enjoy playing with can leave you feeling adrift - but that's the nature of the particular niche we play in and its limitations. I'm hopeful that some of the new players will eventually settle in to become more like the established community of AP but also give us an infusion of just plain fun that perhaps has lately been lacking, the way I see it.
I too....dread the coming of summer; perhaps some time spent outside with that shining yellow orb in the sky will do us all some good. Sometimes I can't wait for mop, to see what changes it will bring, and with the expectation that it will weed out some of those whose company we'd rather do without.
Notice those who contribute in chat positively and respond to them - and always lead by example.
I too....dread the coming of summer; perhaps some time spent outside with that shining yellow orb in the sky will do us all some good. Sometimes I can't wait for mop, to see what changes it will bring, and with the expectation that it will weed out some of those whose company we'd rather do without.
Notice those who contribute in chat positively and respond to them - and always lead by example.
Yde
Worg
^^^^
That.
But I noticed some weird talk lately as well. Also missed you Açai!
I'm going to log into WoW when I get home and hope for some niceness in chat and a good atmosphere to meet me. O wait, fishing. D: Well maybe soon. ^^
rsq
Legend
Very strange. Forum lurker knows our personal jokes!
Holypowah
Is a noob
You are one of the mean people.
youakim
Guest
No. Just no.
Holypowah
Is a noob
She called me a troll for no reason in "alliance vs horde" topic.
MarzRider
Legend
._______.
zaxxo1
Legend
Strangely enough, I think the number of people that have posted already saying the kindness has gone, just proves that it hasn't. I think that it just takes different forms now, mainly because of the constant recycling of players through the bracket. This thread proves - in some ways - to be its own demise, if so many people think the kindness has gone, then that many people still care, and so the kindness must exist. As a new player to this game, and even newer to this group, I realise that I can't full make any comparisons to what aerie peak was like back when it all began, but I can say that I think there is still a community there.
But like it has been said, lead with example. If someone posts a friendly 'hi' in the chat, respond, even if you haven't the foggiest who they are, try to get everyone feel involved. Like I said, Im a new person to this community, but I have noticed a slight tendency for there to be a group that exists already to the slight exclusion of other new players. I know this is only natural, over time friendships and cliques form, and I myself am guilty of not welcoming new people to friendship groups in real life. But when I did eventually get to know them, they turned out to be really nice, and are now some of my best friends.
I'll leave with what I believe is one of the nicest things that has happened to me throughout all my time on aerie peak, and it was right at the very beginning. As I dinged level 3, one player (i can't remember who I'm afraid), obviously saw me as a new player to the group, and welcomed me personally, making me feel really welcome to the community. It's small things like this that really ups the entire tone of the chat, and brings back the kindness that some think is lacking.
~Zaxxo
But like it has been said, lead with example. If someone posts a friendly 'hi' in the chat, respond, even if you haven't the foggiest who they are, try to get everyone feel involved. Like I said, Im a new person to this community, but I have noticed a slight tendency for there to be a group that exists already to the slight exclusion of other new players. I know this is only natural, over time friendships and cliques form, and I myself am guilty of not welcoming new people to friendship groups in real life. But when I did eventually get to know them, they turned out to be really nice, and are now some of my best friends.
I'll leave with what I believe is one of the nicest things that has happened to me throughout all my time on aerie peak, and it was right at the very beginning. As I dinged level 3, one player (i can't remember who I'm afraid), obviously saw me as a new player to the group, and welcomed me personally, making me feel really welcome to the community. It's small things like this that really ups the entire tone of the chat, and brings back the kindness that some think is lacking.
~Zaxxo
Necrofighter
<ARBISS> Spiritchaser
I totally agree.
I actually really enjoy playing on Aerie Peak US. Lots of nice people there.
Mialo
The Architect.
That sounds like Decem, Yde or Rhae...
zaxxo1
Legend
I really can't remember who it was, but the thing is, it doesn't matter. They probably don't even remember doing it, but the fact is that it left a lasting impression with me.
