Dear DarkAkuma,
My apologies for not explaining my position in more depth.
My annoyance was such:
I'm seeing people register just to post a somewhat long-winded letter directly addressed to Brad that doesn't really offer much of anything new that hasn't been covered in the thread, but often does include a history of their own gaming experience and a lot of generalized perspectives, or a thinly veiled attempt to campaign against a feature or mechanic they personally don't like that may or may not be good for a game. This leads me to believe a poster isn't reading the thread, isn't following the evolution of the thread or game, and instead is the type of poster who gets excited with many new MMOs, rushes to get their two cents in hoping it changes the course of the game development, writes a personalized 'Dear Developer' letter, and then ultimately leaves to get excited about the potential of some other game when every last demand in their ransom note isn't met or they don't get the attention they seek.
Then, these posters often assume someone who has been involved in the evolution of the thread, game, etc. was personally moved by their letter if they do anything related to the demands within, such as generally respond regarding a like feature, or link to information they were hoping for. The problem is everything so far has been me, me, me, so the poster continues that trend, often responding in such a way that you'd think it were them who moved the developers to suddenly release information, or that they were (thankfully!) the first person in the thread or in ever at all to suggest a feature or ask an idea. This is heightened when they take personal responsibility for something they didn't even do, mere minutes or hours after, what, posting their Dear Developer letter; such things as 'I'm glad they're finally listening to us' when details that line up to their general desires are revealed or "I see gogojira_ tweeted an inquiry based off my Oculus Rift question."
Then, later, after getting a response they didn't like, they further beat the drum of the feature they personally like, even after getting a response. I mean, the community responded to their emotionally engaged Dear Developer letter once, right? And the developers themselves seemed to respond as well, because it surely wasn't just coincidence. Why wouldn't every get on board with a followup letter? Obviously the feature the poster wanted is very important to them, and everyone else probably just doesn't see it yet, so it will need explained further. All that's needed is more passion and more explanation to start a grass roots effort....
And that's where I stepped in. I fear the tone of my comments were misunderstood. I wasn't angrily saying you should shut up, like: shut up you ignorant piece of shit I'll cut you. I was saying it more as a friend, like: shut up before you embarrass yourself. Like, please chill, read, and slowly integrate yourself with the thread... instead of coming in, posting a Dear Developer letter outlining your personal experiences and expectations regarding any new project, personally attributing other poster and dev activity to that personalized letter, and then personally started to crusade for a feature we already got a response to, that has generally already been discussed and understood, and that I feared would become a personal axe to grind that would separate you from the community if it was continued to be brought up, especially in the personalized path that was already being taken. Basically, I saw the new kid at the party starting to socially hang themselves and was like, ummm, shutup man and just play it cool and you'll have a better time here.
Also, I wrongly clarified your face, when I should technically have clarified to shut up your fingers. Unless you're using Dragon software or something. But how would I know that?
In conclusion, I was partially annoyed, but mostly had that sinking feeling of seeing another brand new, impassioned new poster looking destined to be hoisted on their own petard... and I just... I just couldn't watch it happen again.... I was trying to deflect for you, man, to give you a chance at survival! I'm good deep down, if you just give me a chance!
Fondlest regards,
Danth
errr, I mean my username over to the left.
