So, we can't go 2 weeks without another "OMG this HNM LS SUCKS" thread, eh? When, as a server, are we going to be mature enough to get over all this? Lets just face these facts:
1. Most, if not ALL HNM LS, are about stuff. It is ONLY rarely that people kill HNMs because they are there. They do it for STUFF.
2. LS that are about have STUFF, have "stuff rules". Some are based on points, some are not. But, if you want "stuff", you have to follow "stuff rules".
3. Chances are, if you are in an HNMLS, there is someone in there that you don't care for too much. If you do not like them, you will probably not see their contribution (if anything) to the LS.
4. If you want something bad enough from your LS, you will ALWAYS be able to say to yourself "I deserve that MORE than THEM." In your mind, you DO. BUT, you need to keep in mind, that you are not the ONLY person that thinks in the LS, and unless you are a LS leader, your opinion rarely counts for anything.
5. If you truely truely want that crimson legs, togi, osode, whatever, why not ASK the LS leaders - tell them - Hey, I want this - when can I expect it, or what effort do I have to put forth to be "Worthy" of uber-godly XYZ gear? Because I can practically GUARANTEE you that the decision makers don't think 1/2 as highly of you as you think of yourself. AND, then, realize that every LS has its priorities, and you have to respect them.
Are crimson legs great? OH, HELL YES! But, given my choices, every RNG and PLD would have them way WAY before a RDM (unless said RDM was 100% loyal, dedicated ls member who rarely complained, and supported the LS), since I think it is almost universally accepted that the extra speed on those jobs often means the difference between dead and alive.
6. Everyone in game eventually f*#$&s up on occasion. You are going to live a long, angry life if you refuse to accept people's apologies. Now, by accepting people's apologies, you are saying "Hey, I realize you had a bad day, and I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt that you won't have your bad day on me next time." And, there it ENDS.
Bottom line - I have heard good and bad things about Fate. HOWEVER, the bad stuff is well past the expiration date, so I ignore it, and the server needs to as well. This pretty much applies to any person/linkshell. Everyone deserves a second chance. If they blow it, THEN its time to write them off.
7. If you do not respect your LS leaders - LEAVE. It doesn't do anyone any good to have a bitter, resentful, hateful person in the LS. Trust me, you both will be better off without each other.
8. Every LS goes through their good and bad times. Don't make the bad times worse by posting this crap for all to see and hear. We all know there are 2 sides to every story. Personally, when I read this post, I see a 2year old in KMart screaming because mommy wouldn't buy him a $100 toy when she barely had enough money to buy him clothes.
As amusing as these posts are, lets grow up a little bit and stop it? Because, if I were an HNM Leader (and believe me, there is not enough gil in Vana'diel for me to put up with THAT), everyone who made a post such as this one would be perma-banned from ever even thinking of joining mine.
Let's leave the drama to the soap opera actors and play the game.