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Food for thought
Blog role play is different than comment role play. Sometimes the stories move at a slow pace, while at other times they move fast. We all have lives outside of this place. Real life may call us away. It comes first. We may not be able to comment for a brief time. In a blog setting a role player may mention your character doing something; a passing remark to help remind people that you are still there. This is not a form of intentional god modding. We have all done it, and its ok. It is not, however, alright to continuously move another character or speak for them. That's god modding, and it is forbidden on these pages - unless the role player animating that other character agrees to it. Communicate: If someone posts something about your character or makes you uncomfortable, speak with them. Comments are removable. No reason to be upset. It may have been an unintentional mistake. If you have an issue with something or someone that cannot be resolved on your own, then bring it to Katarina and Spike. They will make every effort to mediate or handle the issue discreetly. If you have an idea involving plot, characters, or other aspects of a story, discuss it with the story's moderator so they can attempt to mold it into their plans. If it involves other people's characters discuss it with them. Again, never assume its ok. Get permission in writing from the affected role player saying they are ok with your plans. And do not let your plans completely over shadow the moderator's or leave other players out of the loop. It can create loose ends and hurt feels (=drama). Be flexible. We are all here to write and have fun. Keep each other's desires in mind. Sometimes we must bend a little, and alter our plans. We are a story writing team. Friends. People are here to write. Check personal issues at the door. Try not to confuse fantasy with reality. Do not push people to give you information about their personal lives. Most Important: We sit down at the keyboard with fictitious names, dealing with fictitious people, images, and realities. Remember there are real people behind these made up personas. We often don't see their faces, or hear their voices. We may not know them in reality at all. Maybe we do a bit, but sometimes we forget. There are real people creating the adventures we love. They have feelings. Be respectful, be patient, be kind. Do not pressure, demand, take things, or make them uncomfortable. Think before you speak. Don't say something you wouldn't say if you knew them to their face. These strangers behind the machine are someone's friend, mother, father, sister, brother, lover.
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