Tallima: In general, people try to do them best they can. Try to see that in everyone you interact with. It's a rule everyone should live by.

So I think fr33kSh0w2012 was probably trying to express something that was a sensitive subject and Starmaker tried to respond in a way to try to create a positive change or a wake-up call.

Clearly, the exchange did not have the desired effect for anyone and the only response that will help anyone at this point is grace. Try to take some time to think about the situation and how you guys can forgive one another and if you think that's possible, then ask for it specifically (e.g. "I am sorry to say what I did. I meant to try to open your eyes but I just made you deeply angry. And I am sorry for that."). And if you don't think it's possible, then I think it's best to keep plenty of distance and just not talk with one another.

That means willingly not chatting with each other until chat bans are available.

Sometimes folks here say things that are very personal. That can be very difficult in a large community which people mostly trust. But the community is inherently impersonal. We don't know each other very well unless we spend a lot of time writing to one another, and that kind of relationship doesn't happen on the public forums. So it's terribly hard to judge people in personal way. So in the future, I would recommend keeping harsh and personal judgments about public posts as public judgments. That way, everyone sees, everyone interacts, and people don't feel emotionally or physically threatened.

I hope you guys can find grace. But if not, I hope you will find civility. And if not, I hope you guys pack up and find another place to be because you guys both deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. We all screw up and I'd hate it if my screw-ups meant that I was no longer granted respect and dignity. And the same is true with you guys. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.

Breja: The fuck happened to this place? This used to be the best, nicest, most civil community I had the good fortune to encounter online, and now it's full of insults, threats, crazy deranged rants by PM, sexist trolling. Did someone corrupt the Shrines of Virtues around the forum or something?

Starmaker: Please implement Chat bans, kthx.

fr33kSh0w2012: No I was just so angry With what starmaker said back then that I felt that way because of the disgusting vitriol spewed allover the forums it's an anger call and I am still disgusted! I treat you starmaker that way because of the disgusting way you treated me. Thanks.

Rozenman: Main forum as well as chat need's something like Ignore List feature.

pimpmonkey2382.313: Agreed, that would be a wonderful feature.

Rozenman: It's just annoying sometimes to see these pop ups about the fact that someone answered your message but you don't really care about dialogue with this person. Ofc you can ignore people even without it but i am talking about comfort here.

dick1982: like the virtues in ultima?
http://stratics.com/community/threads/are-you-sure-this-is-just-a-game.155731/

[i]Sobriety: Sobriety is the state all followers of the Guardian should maintain. It is one free of any chemical or magical substances that may impede the Inner Voice from being heard.

Punctuality: Punctuality is a habit to be formed by all those who call the Guardian their Master. It is the commitment to being prepared on a moment's notice to carry out the Guardian's orders.

Obedience: Obedience is something required of all the Guardian's servants. It is complete submission to any and all the Guardian's demands and wants.

Vigilance: Vigilance is the constant state of mind any servant of the Guardian should maintain. It is the backbone of the Guardian's defenses, to watch for foreign and domestic foes.

Conformity: Conformity is complete acceptance of all the Guardian's beliefs and values. It is the lack of desire to succeed or surpass any person's accomplishments or ideas.

Efficiency: Efficiency is the prevention of any waste. It applies to every function of life, from food, energy, money, even lives.

Silence: Silence is the need for all the Guardian's servants to not speak against the order. It is essential for the stability and safety of our world.

Diligence: Diligence is the ability to seek out a goal and continue toward it. It is especially important to the armies of the Guardian to ensure victory.[/i]

tinyE: Someone offered me naked pictures of his mother in chat yesterday, Depending on what she looks like that could constitute a death threat.

I say implement a block or ignore. I love Starmaker but I wold never piss her off or threaten her; she'd close something that was open and open something that was closed without breaking a sweat.

pimpmonkey2382.313: On the other hand...they could be very...uplifting. :P

tinyE: I doubt it. The PM came from that loon ciomalau.

He has really pushed it in terms of threats. He has never given be a death threat but he has some posted some cray ass taunts.

pimpmonkey2382.313: I forget who he is.