Explain how it is rude. Socially incorrect for these forums or uncultured/ill-bred?
And if it's not against the rules, then why is there such a ruckus? The verbal attacks I have received by members and Moderators made me sad when I logged on. =( (I wasn't going to cry, but it did hurt to see this.)
Whatever happened to tolerance and getting to understand that which is different from you? Would you react the same way to someone where English is their second language? Or a young person who doesn't have the schooling, or has a learning disability, and this is the best they could do? (There are young players who won't type anything else. A quick look at gaming forums will prove this to be true unfortunately.)
What started out being something that was fun, happy, and an exercise in creative writing has startled me in the responses I've received from this Wyrd community. It makes me wonder how anything I would create would be received, especially since I have no idea what Wyrd 'normal' is. Or because I'm learning how to paint and it won't be up to the 'standards'. =( Everyone tries to conform with any new group they are in; I bounced around and looked around. I left very positive comments for people. Yet first impressions are lasting impressions, and intolerance scares me away.
Think of the time and energy spent on my prose in a 24 hour period by the members and Moderators here. If this isn't a place for gamers like me, or you don't like the way I play, say so. No scratch that, most already did. I know there are other avenues out there. I just wanted to try my hand in the competition. =(
kkthxbai. This was very enlightening.