Mihaly is learning

[OreOs]

What Cudi said. Just a heads up for the upcoming staff their will always be those negative people, don't let them put you down because they are most likely just jealous of you or just want to stir up trouble. You're better off ignoring them than arguing back to them because they just want to start a bunch of commotion and try to get you fired.

[mihaly]

That is why I like the application process because, depending on how the applicant responds to those targeted questions, those who have the authority to read those applications are able to see gauge how the player will respond to a variety of situations. Being apart of the Player Relations Staff (or any department for that matter) comes with the ideal and concept that it is impossible for you to please everyone. That is why staff have their own set of Rules and Regulations. It is not only a protection for the community but also themselves. I try to consider all feedback that I receive and improve myself no matter what the situation may call for. The most important thing is that you do take yourself too seriously.

There is a very big difference between "taking offense" and "receiving offense." The only problem that I have with the phrase "thick skin" is that some people can interpret that as being apathetic. It is not against the rules or a problem for us to have feelings and for us to consider/respect the feelings of others. It is a matter of HOW those opinions will effect us, hence we all "receive offense" as human beings but that does not necessary mean we need to "take offense."

I'll end on a happy bright note:

"example sheds a genial ray that men are apt to follow. So first improve yourself today and then your friends tomorrow!"

<3 mihaly!

[OreOs]

That is why I like the application process because, depending on how the applicant responds to those targeted questions, those who have the authority to read those applications are able to see gauge how the player will respond to a variety of situations.

If you get recommended you still have to complete an application form so they can review it.

[mihaly]

haha, I was not trying to target the concept of recommendations.
I just love the application process in general and I was just giving it a shoutout

[Cudislagne]

Okay Mihaly, no need to burst your little bubble that you're trying to burst with YOUR "thick skin" concept, but, what jeni basically meant is to not let all of the current and future harrassments that you might be getting dealt you.

Now if they're hacking or DDoSing you, that's a whole different story.

[Pierce]

Yes as much as I love the game and most of the community, there are a handful of players that can be downright vicious. They personally attack who you are, call you names, and spew vulgarity at you via PM or in public chat. Currently some red bear guy is actively harassing me calling me lesbian, I suck, and who knows what else. I have no idea who he is, but his parents must be proud. When I was a PR, I hosted events faithfully everyday, did Facebook EC, gave dolls and statues to every request...finally the rudeness of some players started affecting me personally. I really became sad about it not understanding how I could put in so many hours and work tirelessly for them and yet they were just downright cruel. I never even as much thought those nasty things about another human being. Eventually, I stopped doing events all together. I notice where almost all PRs would gladly accommodate players by hosting events daily for them, now most avoid it like the plague honestly. Thankfully my role evolved to managing the forums primarily and other offline work, this saved me as a staff member because if I had stayed a PR, I am quite positive I would have left all together by now. Now you see me rarely online and if I am, I frequently disallow PMs. I do this because I am mostly working on offline items or forum follow-up things but it also does shield me from some of that negativity and nonsense. While I am able to avoid those nasty in-game comments, I still get to deal with a handful of rude emails or posts on Graalians bashing me.

All very sad, and for what?? Anyway, just more raw honesty for y'all...if you are applying for staff, please make sure you have thick skin. Every person hired will need to prepare to deal with some type of negativity and harassment.

Isn't that considered general harassment? Can't you jail the person for that.

[D12*]

Yes as much as I love the game and most of the community, there are a handful of players that can be downright vicious. They personally attack who you are, call you names, and spew vulgarity at you via PM or in public chat. Currently some red bear guy is actively harassing me calling me lesbian, I suck, and who knows what else. I have no idea who he is, but his parents must be proud. When I was a PR, I hosted events faithfully everyday, did Facebook EC, gave dolls and statues to every request...finally the rudeness of some players started affecting me personally. I really became sad about it not understanding how I could put in so many hours and work tirelessly for them and yet they were just downright cruel. I never even as much thought those nasty things about another human being. Eventually, I stopped doing events all together. I notice where almost all PRs would gladly accommodate players by hosting events daily for them, now most avoid it like the plague honestly. Thankfully my role evolved to managing the forums primarily and other offline work, this saved me as a staff member because if I had stayed a PR, I am quite positive I would have left all together by now. Now you see me rarely online and if I am, I frequently disallow PMs. I do this because I am mostly working on offline items or forum follow-up things but it also does shield me from some of that negativity and nonsense. While I am able to avoid those nasty in-game comments, I still get to deal with a handful of rude emails or posts on Graalians bashing me.

All very sad, and for what?? Anyway, just more raw honesty for y'all...if you are applying for staff, please make sure you have thick skin. Every person hired will need to prepare to deal with some type of negativity and harassment.

Thats pretty sad, looking to the good thing your contribution is a lot for era without you we would not had this forum, i'm pretty sad how people treat others very harsh even without knowing them. Like OreOs said : Don't be sad they are jealous of you because as much as I can say, you are one of the best admins ever that Era have.

[Blitz Canavi]

Yes he is the main one, I have seen all his hate toward me thru his Graalians posts. Amazingly two players who had been notorious for pretty hardcore bashing me disagreed with his comments toward me (Era went to hell because of jeni)....that actually gave me some renewed faith in the human race.

Jeni, don't worry about what people say, the reason why is that they are trying to make you upset. Who cares about what they say, it isn't important. People can be cruel so just ignore them. What they say shouldn't matter to you. Just think about the positives in life. Don't let these horrible people get in your head, as it isn't worth it.

[19 Spirit]

I like him. Pretty cool dude. Helped me out with compatibility questions (is era available on blackberry) quite promptly. He is new so mistakes are understandable. If its all the same to you guys (and girls) I would like to offer him congratulations on a job well done so far.

[Unofficial Era News]

I skimmed through this thread and saw some of the replies and just like to say the DK is obviously mentally challenged and you can clearly see that from his "Get rid of snk as manager" petition in which he proposes the most stupidest and idiotic selection of who would take over if his petition got attention.