Thanks for the detailed response. I was aware of part of the history but not all, and appreciate that the TO's are in an impossible position, because as the saying goes, you can't please everyone. I had said to someone earlier today:
Communities need leaders, not a dictator, and a healthy community won't stand for one. (note, not trying to throw anyone under that label, period, at all)
I think your points raise that problem: these decisions are far too contentious and the position far too stressful to be shouldered without some sort of support, specifically for the tournaments. I guess the problem with that is trying, as a group of interested persons, to create such a system of support that doesn't seem oppressive to the TO, but that is useful for delegating responsibilities and gathering information. And note, leaders (plural) have far greater responsibilities than bookkeeping and rulemaking. It is a position that indicates the will to serve and guide others, to set an example, and to teach.
One thing I have noticed, and as a researcher it drives me crazy, is that while anecdotal evidence is necessary, there doesn't seem to be any system to organize the data, which prevents any sort of useful analysis being done. Which is why I suggested a few things prior.
Also, just from my POV, all the attention seems bent on fixing the tournaments. While I get these events are important to a lot of you, I would really like to see more discussion given to other types of events that might allow a broader base to be included in the community as well.
I know a lot of you are invested in this community from effort expended over many years. I would hope that such concern extends to the notion that your contributions to building a community extend beyond your personal friendships to encompass, and really you are creating a legacy of sorts by helping to grow, a broad and diverse player base.
Last edited by morella888; 01-23-2014 at 01:05 AM.
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