A New Player's Opinion

[DashingCrystal]

Okay, before I share my opinion, let me get this straight: I am not new to Minecraft. I have been playing since Beta 1.4 and have been following the game's updates and playing since. Of course, singleplayer is only entertaining for so long so I tried out the multiplayer mode. I looked at various server lists and hopped servers like a bunny. I found one server in particular called Savage Realms (don't worry, the server has since closed [i.e. not advertising]) and I joined the forums. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. People worked together to make great things, others tore eachother apart for what seemed like no reason. I got a "Helper" staff position and sooner or later I experienced the drama of what was called "staff corruption". People got angry because a staff didn't deserve their position, or a lower staff deserved a higher position, or they got banned for a stupid reason, or a staff abused them, the list goes on. I managed to leave the server before the real storm came that basically destroyed the server. Watching YouTubers a year later or so I discovered this server. I played Survival Games with my sister and we had a fun time, with the occasional hacker or annoying player now and then. But honestly, with such a large player base, it's to be expected. Then I checked out these forums a week ago. I've read threads on how people got banned for simple mistakes by staff and how people try to "rebel" (keyword " ") against the staff for almost nothing, sort of like my SR days. So, what's my stance now?

I'm staying away from the forums!

Don't take this as an insult to you, a forum browser, or you, friend, a helpful moderator. I'm just giving my two cents as an outsider looking in. My advice going on, both user and operator, is to keep in mind how your server looks from the outside. But kudos to you guys for making a cool server network, even despite its rare shortcomings.

Adios, amigos.

 

[LieutenantIV]

As with most communities (as you seem to have already noted), drama will arise, and MCGamer is no different. With one of the largest communities in the multiplayer network, it is definitely difficult to manage, and can only be done so through the hard work put in by volunteers, whom we call Moderators.

I can definitely understand that you may feel the server is a bit irking, especially as a new player looking in for the first time - I, too, would be surprised to sign up and instantly be bombarded with flame from two opposing parties.

However, do not let a few drama-seekings individuals set the definition of the network for you. The forums are much more than that - you can play games, meet new people, and get quick help when you need it. We are one of the friendliest communities out there, and as with all other networks, we also have some blemishes.

 

[Blazerboy | Noah]

no that's pretty smart actually. what the f am i still doing here like really

but if i leave then i don't get to talk to Cat_On_A_Poptart again...
hm decisions.

nah i'll stick around. i'll take my chances. haven't been banned yet! i don't think anyone hates me... yet. i think i'm too lazy to rebel against the staff or get caught in a mistake. plus i still get to talk to Cat_On_A_Poptart