Why do people here feel unimportant?

I will, however, begin to report every instance I see of this (whether it be private or public) to the moderators and John. Only from this moment forward. Perhaps this will correct itself. If it is so systemic as I and Steam believe, it won't be long before you see your inboxes light up soon.

Rickie wrote: Look like there's a new sheriff in town?

Connor L. wrote: Here's what I will do for you, since this is important. I will not call out anybody publicly. I will, however, begin to report every instance I see of this (whether it be private or public) to the moderators and John.

MadHatter wrote:

Warning: Spoiler!

Ok so I am going to preface my post with two disclaimors:

A) I am speaking in general terms and not to anyone in particular. So this is not about anyone in this thread or on this forum.
I am a veteran that is also a student of LeVay and Rand. So I am bit harsh or bullheaded if you wish to call it.

Ok now that this is out of the way:
Why do we feel unimportant because the fact of the matter is as individuals in the large picture we are not. No one here would cripple the temple of they left, at least not permanently. No one or even two or three people would destroy this place if they took their ball and left. Sure we might be diminished of wisdom but other voices will come and rise and strengthen this place. In the grand picture we are but pigments. Its not the individual dot that makes the picture but the sum of the whole.

Further for your voice or ideas to hold weight respect must be earned and your own merit in wisdom or clarity must be proven. I mean take me for example. Can I rightfully expect to tell a Knight or Councilor that they are wrong about their view on the code or what it is to be a Jedi? I am not even done with the IP why on earth would those words be take seriously. Over all for your view or words to have weight that is a respect one must earned. This does not mean we should not listen just that we cannot bend to every thought or idea or complaint that flows our way. Not everyone can be happy in such a large and varied group. So we must strive for fairness and balance.

Over all we matter to those close to us or whom we admire/are admired by. Other then this we cant expect every Tom, Jane, and Steve to change because we dislike their ideas or actions. If we wish for change then we must either find that it is a group problem or be willing to make the changes ourselves. Its not always on the Knights or Council to fix issues. We are all our own person and must grow or fix our own issues. Refusing to be open about who or what the problem is, refusing all attempts at suggestions on how to fix it, and demanding that others do all the work does not give our words weight.

Goken wrote: It is a delicate balance that must be maintained at both ends.

Trisskar wrote:

Goken wrote: It is a delicate balance that must be maintained at both ends.

Nothing stays perfectly balanced. It's always moves to extremes before going back and through center.

t's just human nature

Yes! It is also human nature to develop: patience, tolerance. Focus on what we have in common and accept our differences!