01-13-2012, 10:22 AM
Perhaps it's time to take a hard stance in policing how people to communicate with one another, whether it is through the forums or in-game? I know that conflict and drama is part and partial of an online community (especially one like Conquest of the Horde where we have a very large mix of backgrounds and explore an almost limitless number of potentially volatile topics), but rather than take a soft-touch approach, start enforcing the rules publicly, vocally, and effectively.
I think that I'm mostly playing the role of Devil's advocate here, but -- given some comments that I've seen on the forums since coming back regarding the need to be respectful when communicating with others -- a small part of me wonders if maybe adopting a stricter policy (enforcement of policies?) would be beneficial.
I'd rather that moderated communication occurs than to never be allowed to have an opposing opinion for fear of drama rearing its ugly head.
Edit: I'd also love to see more communication between parties, rather than allowing things to escalate to the point where the staff has to become involved and make sweeping declarations that leave few people happy. It might be a matter of personal accountability; I'm not quite certain.
I think that I'm mostly playing the role of Devil's advocate here, but -- given some comments that I've seen on the forums since coming back regarding the need to be respectful when communicating with others -- a small part of me wonders if maybe adopting a stricter policy (enforcement of policies?) would be beneficial.
I'd rather that moderated communication occurs than to never be allowed to have an opposing opinion for fear of drama rearing its ugly head.
Edit: I'd also love to see more communication between parties, rather than allowing things to escalate to the point where the staff has to become involved and make sweeping declarations that leave few people happy. It might be a matter of personal accountability; I'm not quite certain.