Okay, most of you folks have been around long enough to know that, in general, I'm pretty laid back, easy going, and what not. Given what's been going on around here, of late, though, I'm about at the end of my rope and to the point that I cannot, in good conscience and for the sake of the Inn as a whole, hold my tongue on this issue any longer. So, here it is in a nut shell... It's come to my attention (and, yes, the attention of the rest of the staff and far too many of the Innmates) that there seems to be some "drama" going on, hereabouts, that is not gaming related and, to be brutally honest, I think that regardless of whether this drama is real, imagined, or any combination of the two, that it has started to have quite the negative impact on our little community and I want it to stop. RIGHT NOW!!!
The Red Dragon Inn is a gaming site, folks. I think that, for the most part, all of us come here and log in with the intention of having a little fun, maybe making a few friends, and escaping the drudgery of real life for a short while. We're not here to make enemies, hate on people, spread rumors, start controversy, or seperate our members into "camps" for or against any other of our members. We're here to have a good time!!! We've got quite a few registered Innmates, here, and it's not hard to imagine that there are some folks you dearly love to game/chat/whatever with and still others that you "just don't care for"... That's fine... you don't have to like everybody. The thing is, if there is someone that you don't like, for whatever reason, your best bet is to simply avoid, ignore, and/or otherwise have nothing to do with those folks you just don't care for... If said other person makes it impossible to ignore or avoid them then contact the staff - even if it's one of us that is the burr in your saddle - and let us deal with the situation.What you DO NOT want to do is start "smear campaigns" or "flame wars" or play devious little "passive aggressive" games that serve no other cause than to drag your fellow Innmates into drama that doesn't concern them and, honestly, that they'd rather not be dragged into in the first place.

If there is that much drama brought into your personal, every day life by misunderstanding what someone else has posted and you have nothing better to do than take every little thing that happens in a game or game-related thread, then perhaps the Inn is not the place for you. If you feel the need to draw everyone else in to that drama and expect them to "take sides" (especially Innmates who have no power to help you with the situation at hand) then, forgive me for saying so, the Inn is definitely not the place for you and, quite honestly, if you are that sort of person, the Inn would likely be better off without you. We call ourselves a "community" for a reason, people, and most of us like to think of ourselves as something of a "family"... I might even go so far to say that we pride ourselves on it... but, when situations like the one that's been going on here the past week or two flare up, it really starts to "tarnish our image" (for lack of a better phrase, at the moment) and makes our little "family" even more dysfunctional than it should be... So here's the deal, kiddies, same as Momma told you back in kindergarten; "if you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all."

Let's stop with all the "he said/she said," "pot-stirring," and "animosity-mongering" and get back to having a good time, shall we? I absolutely hate banning people... even those ones that actually deserve it... because i like to think that we're all here for the same reason - to have FUN. "Drama" (outside of a game thread, anyway) is NOT fun and, therefore, has no place here so how about we just leave it at the door from here on out? If you can't see your way clear to do so, don't be surprised if you suddenly find yourself banned... I've had my fill of this business in the past week or so and, as I said, I want it stopped. This is the last that I have to say on the matter and, smite me if you will, I won't hesitate to drop the ban-hammer (on anyone) if I hear of any similar situations cropping up. If I see it happening or have reliable proof that it's continuing to happen, you're gone, and you can take it up with the webmaster (who I'm sure is going to be quite proud of the way we've been behaving whilst he was away, hmmm?).

I'm not naming names, I'm not pointing fingers, and I'm not even trying to imply what is or isn't true. Let's just consider this a general notice.

Like I said... Stop! Now!

As I know of the Drama you speak of I agree with your above comments 100%. The Inn is a place to relax, kick back, and have fun and that goes for the whole Inn and not just chat. The Inn is not a place for 'stories', the chat not a podium to slander people you do not like or you feel do not like you, even if true. If you do not like the Inn, the Webmaster, or the Staff and Innmates who come here to the point you have to rant in chat about it, as Eol said leave we don’t want or need you here.
Like my Brother Mod has said............Enough.

Well holy geeze I think I missed something and I'm ok with that :p

I know that at some point we have all occasionally brought drama to the table, most of the time unintentionally. I come here to lose myself from the stress of my days, and sometimes i will go into chat and rant and rave about everything. I don't expect replies, I don't intend to make people feel that they have to calm me down. Just let me rant and get it out, so that I don't flip out on somebody. I think that from now on I will just make private chat rooms for my ranting days lol...

I agree with what Eol has said completely. I consider the INN to be a second home, actually I consider it a first home. I feel more at home when I'm here with you lot, then when I'm physically at home with my mom or what not. I can relax and unwind with you lot. I know that I will always get honest feedback on everything i say here, and i am really looking forward to improving my writing skills. RDI is my home, and I try to respect everybody who joins the Inn. I am only human and I do make mistakes, but I try to avoid making enemies. I am going to start making a private chat for my rantings. That will be my part in keeping the place drama free.

Drama in real life is bad enough as it is, as a teen that goes to school I understand... But dragging stuff like that on a place that's meant to be fun isn't cool. Then again I myself haven't seen any here, that or I have and just didn't realize it. But well said Eol, I agree 110% with everything you've said.

Well I don’t know what you are referring to but I agree with your words Eol… Drama is best left to the poorly written shows on TV… I think most are like me in that they come here to get away from the Drama we call life… and we really don’t want that here for certain.

Since I haven’t seen anything in posts I can only assume it is happening in the Live Chat… one of the reasons I seldom enter into Chat rooms even the one here… all they seem to do is allow people to chatter and there always seems to be a trouble maker or two about to stir the pot…

I would agree… stop the madness… and if whomever it is that is causing the issues I say Banning is perfectly reasonable… even if it was me…. I … I don’t think it is me… hmmm… no… I’m pretty sure it isn’t me..

So lets all just get along and have some fun…

Ban Eol! Ban Eol! Ban Eol!

*whisper* That is what this is about, right?
BAAAAAAN HIIIIIMMMMM

Yes banning all around! Lots of banning! *bans self*

Wait, I can't do that... Shew thank God, scared myself, for a minute I was worried I might have to deal with the drama.

Hooray for being a lowly resident!!

I do not envy the moderators here their job. I vote we all behave ourselves thus limiting petty drama that causes them more trial and work than they already so graciously volunteer for.

Now, let the FUN resume!

Well put Eol! I, like Jozan have no inkling of what the drama would be about, but I personally, don't really want it hashed out in my e-home!

Well said my friend!

-SilentOne

(sorry, couldn't stop myself from putting my two cents worth in..if it over steps, you can always take it down hehe)

I'm with Jozan1 on this (and Eol, of course). I'm glad to be oblivious and unknowing about what's been transpiring, yet sad that it apparently took place and caused so much grief in the community. As so many before have stated this IS a refuge from the travails of real life, and whiny little trolls and malcontents can just find somewhere else to be, thank you (may I suggest 4chan?). Let those in need of correction be corrected and if that doesn't work, I humbly suggest the Mods reach for their brooms, hammers and other implements of bannery.

Missed the ongoing drama here of late, but I've been more MIA than our own dear Eol, who has also got to be one of the more laid back, easy-going members of the staff.

All I will say, is to share something I used to tell MMV when she was having problems at school with friends who weren't acting very much like friends: it takes two people to have an argument. If you don't return fire, the other person has no reason to persist, and will only make themselves look foolish by trying to fight with someone who steadfastly refuses to engage.

That said, if you really can't take the abuse, reach out to one of the mods. The internet really isn't a magic Etch A Sketch where words disappear into the ether...we can investigate and we can (and will) take action against anyone who violates the TOS, long term Innmate, newbie, or staff member.

As Den Mother, let me finish with a few more Momisms:

Play Nice
Don't Feed the Trolls
Be Excellent to Each Other (also known as Wheaton's Law: Don't be a D*ck)

Im so gonna enjoy the RDI, thank you fellow innmates for letting death stay in your hospitable, humble adobe. Cant wait to see you online!