Time to step down

[Paleo 298]

 

G’day there all of you,

 

 

Me writing this post today comes as an unexpected yet logical conclusion to my administrative tenure on LotC. Unlike most administrative departures, this was not caused by issues in real life, nor do I no longer have the time to work on this wonderful server. It was in fact caused by a simply issue of principle on my side. Upon signing up as administrator, you agree to abide by administrative protocol and uphold it as if it were a holy text. In my way of doing and my way of dealing with people, interacting with the player base and even looking over a situation, these limitations functioned as a burden, and went against my ethical principles. I can not be untrue to myself, and have to draw a line here today.

 

Before you anti-administration haters get all riled up and excited, I have to say that working as an admin is a wonderful job, and it was a true pleasure working with Telanir, Warhead, Harold and Vaynth. These are people that truly care and are passionate about the server and its well being, so let’s give them some slack every now and then. I am fully aware that the relationship in between the administration and the player base is not what it should be quite yet, but steps are being made in the right direction, and it is why I use this resignation to call for empathy and understanding. Take a step back on whatever is causing trouble and look at it with a fresh pair of eyes. Discuss what you have to discuss in a civil manner, it works magic and allows you to get your point over. In the end this is a roleplay server, we should not take it as seriously as some of us do. Let’s all just have fun together and forget about our personal issues. No one enjoys the idea of having to tiptoe around others because of potential decisions they have to take, or tense relationships, so let us all calm down and enjoy a piña colada on a beach somewhere in Mexico, that sounds chill now doesn’t it?

 

I wanted to thank my fellow administrators for giving me this amazing opportunity to contribute to the server in a whole and wish them the best for what is to come. I will personally still be working for the player base, and doing what I believe is right.

 

For now, Paleo out.

[Blundermore 2741]

Well said.

[Jondead 260]

Bravo chap, sad to see a wonderfull Administrator go though.

[Boknice275 1588]

I feel as if this is a symptom of the broader problem. Hopefully things can be resolved soon.

[Chorale__ 2147]

I'm glad that you'll still be around. :)

[King of Cartography 546]

5 minutes ago, Paleo said:

 

  so let us all calm down and enjoy a piña colada on a beach somewhere in Mexico, that sounds chill now doesn’t it?

 

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Not all of us can afford holidays to Mexico!

But what you most certainly CAN afford is a Lyons Cartography Inc map of Sunny Santegia, rather than a holiday which is only temporary fun this excellent piece of craftsmanship is guaranteed to bring joy to you and your family for ages to come!

 

Now that you have lots of free time to actually enjoy LOTC you should head on down to 2. Red square Markev and peruse all the wonderful maps!

Former admins get a 1 time 50 minas discount.

[Ankan 2875]

I am grateful for your work! I hope we can catch some RP soon again.

[Suxals 529]

This is sad, but i wish you luck friend, it seems like yesterday when we joined the GM team and fought to see who was the faster handling modreqs.

[Thomas 3014]

Fantastic job, Paleo, glad you aren't leaving us. 

[Telanir 6975]

Paleo, I thank you for your service to our server and community. You’ve done your part to leave a meaningful mark, and to incorporate what you believe is best. There is no sin in following your truth.

 

Really though, it is a shame to see you depart so soon from our ranks, but I wish you all of the best. Vaynth and you have done an exceptional job and I do not regret having you here.

 

I wouldn’t go as far as to call protocol a holy-text, merely something we agree to follow upon undertaking the role, to avoid chaos. If someone is curious about what it is we’ve never been especially secretive about it. Protocol in a nut-shell means an administrative backbone, and accountability and communication to each other (at minimum). It means an admin can’t construct their personal utopia using LotC as their playground. Because LotC is not a mere playground, but a significant part of many lives. 

 

But, I don’t want to steal the thunder here, thank you Paleo. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Stick around.

[nordicg_d 1847]

 

bye    

[ImCookiie 1950]

You've done a great job as as Admin, and I congratulate you on all your hard work.

Maxu, Paleo, thank you & good luck buddy. 

[ibraheemc2000 2965]

:( you were the best admin i knew, it hurts to see such a loss, Thank you for all your help in this server and the help you did for us little people:( a good admin....

[L0rdLawyer 2272]

G'day chap. Have a good life.

[devvy 1348]

bye