stevns22
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Hi all It saddens me, but i have noticed a large amount of players are very agresive (verbally) in game. I have often been in a duel where someone says something like "no heal", which i usually ignore since my build stratgy revolves around healing for one thing. But when i heal, the one who said "no heal" becomes really foul and starts spouting all sorts of hurtful names and accusations, which really ruins the mood and the fun of the game. I know that there is a lot of different people out there, and i beleive that theres always a reason behind peoples actions - but that doesnt take away the feeling that their behaviour infilcts. I would like to propose that those of you who feel like i do, and want a more friendly invironment in game, join me in some sort of voluntarely contract of good behaviour. I have been inspired to this by the foundation "charter for compassion" where all who wish to support the development of compassion in the world, submit their name and pledge to themselves to work towards behaving more compasionate, in order to increase compasion in the world. (for more info on the charter, see THIS youtube video made by the foundation, where the charter is told) I suggest something like submitting our player name in this thread, along with a pre made pledge. I will try and write the pledge, but since english isnt my first language (as you may have figured) it may need some revision. Pledge: I AllanS hereby submit myself to speak politely to my fellow players, even in times of aggression and hatred. I acknowledge that I am only human, and therefore have also spoken insensitively to others when I have been at my lowest points of self-control. Knowing that, I shall not judge those who speak harshly to me, but also to not fuel the aggression by responding to fire with fire. If I am not able to speak politely or with kindness, I shall choose to be silent in my efforts to avoid instigating any conflicts. I will support people with kindness, helpfulness, and love towards others, in order to further the most wonderful kind of human behavior. I will try to delve deep down inside myself to forgive those who harm others and act abusively, including forgiving myself if I should falter in my pledge. I will not be judgmental of another person's behavior, but only in supporting the grand scope of all friendly interactions, in order to make the game experience enjoyable for everyone. As a subject to my fellow humans, I make this pledge. Believe it. I know that this sort of behaviour is only what should be expected of a player, and it shouldnt need a pledge like this - but my experience is that the world isnt perfect, and we therfore need to make an active engagement if we want to improve it little by little If you feel like i do, please submit this pledge with your own player name, and let us support each other in our quest, to make this game as friendly and fun as possible. So that players of all ages can enjoy the game without having too many bad experiences. I know it is far fetched, but i beleive that by make a pledge like this to our selves, and supporting each other - that we can sow the seed of compassion in our minds and by our actions, in the minds of our fellow players and friends to come. I would also like if you would post inspirational stories of how your kind actions gave others a good experience, or how others actions gave YOU a good experience. So that we all can be inspired and celebrate each others kindness. The people who, including myself have submitted themselves to making ED a better place are currently: Battle Elf Darkoake Depressed Void Mr. Black OP/zman2 Frost Snake Wraith Fangmor/orian Zeoth Celestine Necromantres SoraXRoxas Amber Rayne Midnight Assassin/midnight striker You guys are the best I am so proud and happy that you decided to get in on this With kind regards Stevns22 - player name: AllanS
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