montenegro u. (montenegrou) wrote in monte_ooc, @ 2012-05-09 23:49:00 |
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Dearest players, we'd like to address a serious matter regarding anonymity if you'd like to follow this cut!
At the beginning of the game, we allowed for our modbox to accept anonymous comments. Many of these were mostly questions regarding the game. As of two months ago, we turned off anonymous commenting on the modbox not because we don't want to hear from our players, but because we would like to promote an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up. The mods are not unreasonable and will hear everything that goes through the modbox. We are not trying to silence you, but rather hope you can come to us with what needs to be said or asked. But we understand how it can be daunting commenting on your own or your character's journal. Whether out out shyness or fear, we do understand.
With that being said, if anyone has a comment or complaint regarding this, or even just two cents to offer, please leave a comment here. We do want to hear from you!
On the subject of anonymity, we would like to discuss two more things revolving around the use of HMDs. The purpose of an HMD is not only for contact, but to leave love or constructive criticism for the player so that they may improve their character. We ask for everyone to include an HMD on their journal because we do not want to force HMDs upon you in game, and because we understand how embarrassing it is to get criticism in public. The HMD is there for you to use. Please use it. If a character is bothering you, please don't be afraid to contact the player.
While we appreciate that anons have come to us in the past regarding players and their characters, we would like to ask that you use that player's HMDs instead of the mods'. If there is an issue or conflict, it is always best to speak with the person involved rather than come to the mod first. This is how it works with any conflict. This, of course, depends on the nature of the conflict: if anyone is being harassed in their HMDs, please let us know. Let us be there for you for matters outside of how another character is being played. After all, if a player does not know there's a problem, how can they fix it if no one is letting them know about it?
Anonymity is frightening at times, but we want to foster an environment where using HMDs is not a terrifying prospect. We encourage you all to use the HMDs if there is an issue, and even if there isn't! Many players have their HMDs set to anonymous and screened, so please do not be afraid to reach out to another player. Remember when leaving comments that it should be constructive, not outright bashing of that character.
If any of you have any comments regarding this post, please leave them here! All comments will be screened. Any other comments should go into our mod box. We hope to do everything in our power to ensure you are all enjoying your time here, so let us know how you're feeling. If you were prefer to reach us by email, it is montenegrou@gmail.com.
Thank you. ♥