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Ala Changes 8P

I miss the old Ala. Before I start, I am not here to rampage and nitpick about little things, but just major things that are starting to make this site more of a chore thank a fun activity. As of late, I have noticed that almost everything is getting more expensive, not just by a couple thousand, but by hundreds of thousands of dollars. I.E scholar Collar was-110,000 now-1 million. revitalizer was-15,000 now-150,000. I understand the economy is going to pot, but now newbie players can't possibly hope to afford a collar, and will probably just quit in frustration. lastly, I am getting a bit upset at how controlled Ala now feels. Around once a week, I am messaged about something being wrong about what I am doing, wether it be a list on my profile, or chat, forums, or scribbling other users. I know a couple of times I was wrong, but the rest of the time the things I was modded about were little things blown out of proportion. I also feel that the mod(s) are being a bit biased after talking to players about issues, as one mod put me on her no-sell list for some reason I don't understand, and now if I make a mistake in chat or something, she starts acting like I hacked ala and stepped on a puppy. I just would like them to get on the same level and not act so holier than thou art.

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While I can agree that things on the site aren't perfect and the moderation isn't always up to snuff (for instance, I've been lumped in with the rude, aggressive arguers in chat even when I was being civil, only because I was part of the discussion, and while I never got in any real trouble for it, it can be unnerving), I'm seeing less issues with truly unfair rules and mods acting up and more issues with members being reprimanded for clearly (and sometimes openly admitting to) breaking the rules and trying to rebel against that. I see members throwing tantrums because they got in trouble and trying to fight even the tiniest things.<br /> <br /> To put it shortly - there is trouble on both sides. I've seen unfair treatment towards the users especially concerning issues with the art, but I've also seen a lot of users starting trouble for the sake of starting trouble. <br /> <br /> Also, Ly, it seems like you have a lot of communications with the mods and admins. They can't answer you instantly and devote all their time to you considering there are a lot of other people on the site, but you're talking to the staff a lot on the forums, in chat, and apparently through messages. Yet you keep claiming you're being ignored. I don't think anyone's ignoring you, I think they just have a lot to handle and can't always get to you right away. But it seems like they do speak to you a lot. Might not be what you want to hear, but they do speak to you.
honestly, I would not have put a dog up for sale that I didn't check over to make sure it didn't have any problems, and if I accidentally sold my collar, I would let them have it, as it was MY mistake.
Eden, she brought the situation up in this chat herself.<br /> <br /> You are welcome to give your own version of it if you like to.<br /> <br />
<i>"you want proof, I bought a dog with a collar on it, an Kit said I had to give it back, we went back and forth for a while, then she said if I didn't return it she would forcefully take it, so I gave it back, and then two days later, I am on her no sell list"<br /> <br /> Mac, this was ruled to follow under the accidental transfers rule, which is why you were asked to give the collar back. <br /> <br /> And someone's No Sell List is up to them, it is THEIR choice who can or cannot buy their dogs. I'm sorry you ended up on someone's, but we will not monitor that, or tell people not to put someone on it.<br /> <br /> Ask yourself, if you accidentally gave someone a dog with a Scholar Collar, would YOU ask for it back, or just say "eh whatever"?<br /> <br /> Be honest, you would have done the same thing.<br /> <br /> She was acting as a Moderator, not as a personal attack. Please see that.</i><br /> <br /> Am I allowed to message you my own opinion on that situation or is it something that is not to be discussed anymore?
"I want a update posted explaining why the economy thing isn't as important as the Wall of Shame."<br /> <br /> <br /> Because the economy cannot be fixed over night. The Wall of Shame is player bashing, and being disrespectful and just down right mean to other player's. Are you really upset because you can not put on your profile the people you "hate"?<br /> <br />
"you want proof, I bought a dog with a collar on it, an Kit said I had to give it back, we went back and forth for a while, then she said if I didn't return it she would forcefully take it, so I gave it back, and then two days later, I am on her no sell list"<br /> <br /> Mac, this was ruled to follow under the accidental transfers rule, which is why you were asked to give the collar back. <br /> <br /> And someone's No Sell List is up to them, it is THEIR choice who can or cannot buy their dogs. I'm sorry you ended up on someone's, but we will not monitor that, or tell people not to put someone on it.<br /> <br /> Ask yourself, if you accidentally gave someone a dog with a Scholar Collar, would YOU ask for it back, or just say "eh whatever"?<br /> <br /> Be honest, you would have done the same thing.<br /> <br /> She was acting as a Moderator, not as a personal attack. Please see that.<br /> <br />
I want a update posted explaining why the economy thing isn't as important as the Wall of Shame.
"The words, "Don't knock it until you've tried it" come to mind... Seriously... just try it. If the issue isn't resolved, ask that it's bumped to the next level."<br /> <br /> ...I have tried it. I have messaged at least two admins about my issues and was pretty much completely ignored, or was threatened with random punishments and many other things. Its the same old song and dance. Only thing that's changed is that instead of saying, "message an admin", you're saying "go to the issue hub." If I was to do something, I'd go straight to messaging the admin, considering you have to have a mod bump your issue to admin level, which I honestly don't trust some staff enough to do so, even if asked.<br /> <br /> "...until you get your way. "<br /> <br /> ...My way? My way is for mods and admins to answer questions logically and truthfully without resorting to scare tactics and false punishments, which is how any respectable site should be run anyways.
you want proof, I bought a dog with a collar on it, an Kit said I had to give it back, we went back and forth for a while, then she said if I didn't return it she would forcefully take it, so I gave it back, and then two days later, I am on her no sell list
If no one comes to ME about a Mod, then nothing can be done because I don't KNOW about it. <br /> <br /> I've heard a lot of "I don't like Kit" or "Mods are mean!" But... I have yet to get solid unrefuteable proof and evidence that they did something wrong or against the rules. <br /> <br /> Until that happens, I can NOT just simply fire people.<br /> <br /> And even though it really has nothing to do with any of you, we are formulating Form Letter's to be used by the mods from this point on. Many people have said that some come across as being "rude" or "cold" or "mean". So, we hope that this, when it takes affect, will help people to see the mods as STAFF, and stop acting like they are people that are petty.

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