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Posted in My Thoughts • 13th August 2020, 02:52 PM

Galadriel wrote on 13th August 2020, 01:51 PM:
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tennis wrote on 13th August 2020, 12:42 PM:
Hi Everyone,
I know there has been a lot of drama over the past few days, and even though I rarely address it in posts like these I felt the need to offer my perspective.
I have NEVER seen Damen so upset over something in eight years. Remember, he is human too! I think we all owe him an apology.
There was definitely wrong on both sides, but remember that a lot of what was going on happened out of the public eye. Sled behaved immaturely. If she had been more respectful and calm when speaking to Damen none of this drama would have happened.
Put yourself in Damen's shoes. Even though he works full-time, he has spent the last 10 years spending hundreds of dollars to make this website for all of us. Yes, Damen historically is not the best at responding to mail and Discord messages. But that's because he singlehandedly has to fix all bugs and create new content for P3D, OldCP (including CZ, create, updates), Forums, Wiki, etc. Having patience is key. Even Chelsey and I wait days sometimes for a response. Please be patient!
It takes a lot to earn Damen's trust. It took Sled years and she rose to the very top of the ladder. This is not the first time where Sled messed up and did not handle it in a mature fashion. Remember the time she got banished from the South? Administrators are expected to behave more maturely and handle issues privately. I don't want to cause more drama about bringing up specifics, but I assure you that there was a lack of maturity and respect for Damen by Sled (which I know she is sorry for) that really upset him. Damen considered Sled a friend and gave her the benefit of talking to her on Discord, but then after she would completely disregard his feelings and made the drama worse. No hate towards Sled. I know she was just upset, but we must acknowledge the lack of maturity and lashing out that led to hate towards Damen.
It is never ok to gang up on someone, and that is what I saw happen to Damen. Again, folks thought they knew the whole story when in reality they knew a fraction of it. Please have some respect for the guy who works endlessly to make us new content and remember there are two sides to every story. If you have an issue, of course raise it, but please do so respectfully. The best way to get Damen to consider an idea is to talk to him about it in private, or by making a respectful forum post.
As I have said before, remember this is a game. Please remember that DSGHQ is not Damen's only job and to be respectful that he has other commitments. He gives as much as possible for this game, trust me.
Sled, I personally am asking you to accept your ban with dignity and come back refreshed and ready to rejoin the community. Please stop all of the negativity that I have been seeing on Discord. We all are so grateful for your help and friendship, I would hate to see it ruined by one issue.
That's nice and all, but stop painting Sled as some monstrous villain. She's more mature than most people, and she herself paid money for this game, and sacrificed lots of her time as well. -_-

Yes! Sled has done a lot and the DSGHQ is 100% better off because of her. Very thankful for everything she has done, she is far from a villain.
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Posted in My Thoughts • 13th August 2020, 12:42 PM

Hi Everyone,

I know there has been a lot of drama over the past few days, and even though I rarely address it in posts like these I felt the need to offer my perspective.

I have NEVER seen Damen so upset over something in eight years. Remember, he is human too! I think we all owe him an apology.

There was definitely wrong on both sides, but remember that a lot of what was going on happened out of the public eye. Sled behaved immaturely. If she had been more respectful and calm when speaking to Damen none of this drama would have happened.

Put yourself in Damen's shoes. Even though he works full-time, he has spent the last 10 years spending hundreds of dollars to make this website for all of us. Yes, Damen historically is not the best at responding to mail and Discord messages. But that's because he singlehandedly has to fix all bugs and create new content for P3D, OldCP (including CZ, create, updates), Forums, Wiki, etc. Having patience is key. Even Chelsey and I wait days sometimes for a response. Please be patient!

It takes a lot to earn Damen's trust. It took Sled years and she rose to the very top of the ladder. This is not the first time where Sled messed up and did not handle it in a mature fashion. Remember the time she got banished from the South? Administrators are expected to behave more maturely and handle issues privately. I don't want to cause more drama about bringing up specifics, but I assure you that there was a lack of maturity and respect for Damen by Sled (which I know she is sorry for) that really upset him. Damen considered Sled a friend and gave her the benefit of talking to her on Discord, but then after she would completely disregard his feelings and made the drama worse. No hate towards Sled. I know she was just upset, but we must acknowledge the lack of maturity and lashing out that led to hate towards Damen.

It is never ok to gang up on someone, and that is what I saw happen to Damen. Again, folks thought they knew the whole story when in reality they knew a fraction of it. Please have some respect for the guy who works endlessly to make us new content and remember there are two sides to every story. If you have an issue, of course raise it, but please do so respectfully. The best way to get Damen to consider an idea is to talk to him about it in private, or by making a respectful forum post.

As I have said before, remember this is a game. Please remember that DSGHQ is not Damen's only job and to be respectful that he has other commitments. He gives as much as possible for this game, trust me.

Sled, I personally am asking you to accept your ban with dignity and come back refreshed and ready to rejoin the community. Please stop all of the negativity that I have been seeing on Discord. We all are so grateful for your help and friendship, I would hate to see it ruined by one issue.
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Posted in The Legend Hath Returned • 24th July 2020, 06:50 PM

Late but welcome back :)
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Posted in COBIA • 24th July 2020, 06:43 PM

Long live the House of Stags.
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Posted in Trial of Flame - Court Report • 29th June 2020, 05:02 PM

Thank you everyone for your feedback. I will discuss this with Damen and Chelsey and we will announce if any further action will be taken. Administration is committed to fair and unbiased trials.
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Posted in Julian's Revivals • 27th June 2020, 01:29 PM

Maybe I am not aware of everything going on but I understand why people are frustrated at Julian and the process. He goes inactive three times a month and I have been told by many that he has double standards which make it confusing for people applying. Many who qualify for revivals under the invisible and spawn kill categories don't get revived in a timely manner. If Julian willfully accepted this rank he willfully accepts that users will get frustrated if he does not do an adequate job. Obviously, people should be respectful and no one is entitled to revivals but Julian certainly doesn't make the process easy to go through. This is why we need 3 lords of death!
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Posted in You Kidding me • 24th June 2020, 11:45 AM

Zpheal wrote on 24th June 2020, 04:51 AM:
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Damen wrote on 24th June 2020, 04:36 AM:
Julian should revive them
but hes on a break...

There should be a council of 3 lords of death, because people die too much for 1 person to handle it all. Plus, no offense to him, Julian is always going inactive and then when he returns there's a backlog.
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Posted in a word or two • 23rd June 2020, 07:43 PM

I'm sure you will do a wonderful job. Congratulations!
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Posted in Goodbye • 16th June 2020, 01:47 PM

We're losing one of the greats. Tank you for being not just a great Head Mod but a wonderful friend. We wish you nothing but the best of luck!
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Posted in Coronavirus Update • 13th June 2020, 05:29 PM

I would love some matzo ball soup right now... take care of yourself Chase!
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Posted in Funny Discussions • 11th June 2020, 01:40 PM

Here's one from me in October 2013. Apparently I didn't know how to write proper sentences?

I am sorry to say that tour guide has closed down, damen has given to OK but cyberwolf hasent. therefore not to upset mateo i am closing it down :(
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Posted in A little history old sport • 8th June 2020, 01:40 PM

Everyone I read the words 'old sport' my IQ drops 2 points.
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Posted in Racism on DSGHQ • 8th June 2020, 12:29 AM

I highly suggest everyone watches this video, so I promoted the discussion.

Even if you're not from the USA, you belong to this community which has a lot of members who are. Racism even jokingly is racism. Remember the community values and try and apply them to your everyday life outside of the DSGHQ and I promise you and your social circle will be happier.
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Posted in Weapon Applications • 6th June 2020, 09:12 PM

EbonJaeger wrote on 6th June 2020, 09:00 PM:
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tennis wrote on 6th June 2020, 08:55 PM:
Crimezone characters will continue to arm users as they see fit. The only thing different is there is now a formal process to be re-armed by admins instead of just opening a ticket and us deciding on the spot.
It would be nice if CZ weapon allocations could be tracked by you guys as well, but I know that's not gonna happen.

Yes it would be nice, but that isn't how crimezone works so it is unfortunately impossible.
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Posted in Some Things Need to Change • 6th June 2020, 09:02 PM

More users should be revived than are currently imo.
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