Important Message Re: DM Interaction

[Melthavion]

I know this isn't even an issue with most players, but I feel some cirsumstances of late warrent me posting this.

The other DM's here were made DM's after a lot of consideration and thought, it was not a decision made lightly. The fact that many of them were players before becoming DM's does not detract from their current status in any way. They were made DM's, not assistant DM's or Guides, or even DM henchmen or anything else lesser than a DM. In game they have every bit the authority that any and every other DM has. They took the position of DM because we (the staff) asked them too, being forewarned and knowing in advance that they would be giving up a large portion of their playing time, and taking on a lot of unsavory resposibilities along with the position.

Now, let me be crystal clear here, one of the negative aspects of the position is NOT having to put up with abusive and insulting diatribe. I will NOT tolerate those in a position I asked them to take and helping to run the server being treated in the manner they have been in some circumstances of late. Namely, being cursed at, chewed out, belittled, and having their heritage insulted at length.

As I said, they are DM's in every sense, so please realize that they do not need to get permission from Mia or myself to boot or ban someone for this type of behavior, or otherwise reprimand someone for inappropriate behavior. If you happen to disagree with the actions of one of the DM's, or they tell you you're doing something you shouldn't be doing, say sorry, and stop doing it or disengage yourself from the event they are running. If you feel you must bring it before Mia or myself or another DM after that, then that is your option. But don't count on a de facto reversal of another DM's decision. Under almost all circumstances the issue will be dealt with by the DM staff in general. If you wish to civily discuss the issue with the DM in question, that is fine also, but if they tell you they are busy at the moment and ask you to wait for an opportunity at which they can give you their full attention, please respect that.

I really don't have anything more to say for now, except I thank those of you who have given the other DM's your respect, even if you don't always agree with them, and I apologize you had to read this.

-Mel