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 Darth's two weeks
Posted: March 29, 2010 01:30 amTop
   
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IRC Nickname: Darth
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I..
I just feel like there's nothing more I can do for WG.

WG is dying. Not with a bang, not with a whimper, not even a sound. It's just going away. The members are doing nothing to even attempt to better themselves for the clan, the staff isn't pushing as hard as they can, and even I've been burnt out by it.

I feel as if I do nothing anymore, and I don't even WANT to do anything anymore. I've just been carrying too much.. and finally done with it. I don't want to bother with a bunch of little immature brats that won't even attempt do help the clan.

I'm sorry for leaving like this, but I just have had enough of members not caring for the clan. Call me hypocritical or whatever for stepping down like this, but I just don't want to have anything to do with a leadership position anymore. I'm just a really blunt person, and if anything I have said offends any of you, I probably won't take it back. I speak my mind.

Basically, all I'm saying is, I hate the fact that I work for a clan that won't work for me. I'm done with it.

Most likely will take emeritus in two weeks.
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 09:29 pmTop
   
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IRC Nickname: Darth
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My last day is April 11th.
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 09:30 pmTop
   


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I told Gene this would happen
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 09:42 pmTop
   
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I acknowledge the view of our members on the clan, and how a lot of them don't seem to care. I personally think that WG has got a lot left though and we are not yet dead - far from it. I will keep working my best and play my part in helping us recover, and I know that I am not the only one.

If I were in your position I do not think that I would be doing the same, but I respect your decision. I truly hope that you do reconsider. There are only a handful who, in my opinion, could follow in your footsteps. If not, then I wish you all the best in the clan world and wherever you go in real life. You are a great leader and friend, and have given an amazing contribution to the clan, and it will be remembered.
 
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[05:42] <+WG_Keanu> I think I got a semi just looking at the pic
[05:42] <%kat> same

Posted: March 31, 2010 09:52 pmTop
   
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Mate, as council is very hard to see the light when things are getting tough. Its impossible to know how tough it is until you try it.

No one can doubt that WG (and probably most clans) goes in clear waves. We reach great highs, begin to decline in acceleration, become really small scale and tight, and then people's actions help to set the clan on a new path and it rebuilds. Its always hard to know where you are in the cycles, and how easy it is to turn it around. Thing is, it can be turned around providing people are on board, with fresh ideas and new outlooks.

It sounds like you definitely need a break. Its easy to let it get bogged down. I'd advise you take a rest kyle, it may do the world of good and give you the new motivation (and motivated leadership is extremely helpful for the clan). Allow people to generate new ideas and allow a fresh regeneration.

If often seems as though people don't care, when 90% of the time it isn't true, they care but just don't show it. It takes effort from both sides to freshen up the mood and move forwards.

I'm just asking you take some time out, and reflect on it a bit after a break, it could be very helpful.
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 09:55 pmTop
   
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IRC Nickname: Darth
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I have really no motivation to do anything anymore when you were basically the only active as possible council member for about 6 months..
I honestly don't see any improvements on staff activity either in the future, so I don't want to be in the same position AGAIN for another 6 months
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 09:59 pmTop
   
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Darth

just because you're dying dosen't mean WG dying, you might think it's denial but it's far from it. there's a difference which you're lacking to accept.

i specifically told you that it wasn't about understanding but acceptance.

your whole writing state someone who's full of regret and remorse for what could have been but fails to accept what will be. if you're our doomsayer then you're out of a job because it's not you who has the call of the clan dying.

it's his_lordship

 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 10:45 pmTop
   
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Fffffssss, you didn't need to delete my post when you moved it down neko2.gif
Um well you know how I feel about this, I completely understand, but am glad that you are staying as emeritus.
Forever remembered, forever highlighted, forever annoyed.
You are truly one of the best i've worked with, thanks Kyle for all you've taught me. x

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Posted: March 31, 2010 10:55 pmTop
   
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I need a team of people who won't give up.
Trends can be reversed.
I wish you had spoken to me before making this post.
There is plenty you can do and you just had to ask.

I am glad there is a two week notice in place, because I really would like to speak to you.
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 11:01 pmTop
   
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You've done an amazing job Kyle and I'm honestly surprised that you didn't burn out sooner with all the work you have done for this clan.

It is sad to see WG lose such a hard working council member but I can't blame you for doing this at all.
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 11:06 pmTop
   
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QUOTE: His_Lordship @ March 31, 2010 05:55 pm)
I need a team of people who won't give up.

There is no I in team..

and that's currently what's happening.
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 11:12 pmTop
   
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You have made the right decision if you feel this way, everyone gets burned out and frustrated. Gene is like superman and doesn't seem to be affected the way the staff always has been.
I admire you Kyle, you always will be to me someone to inspire with unfailing loyalty.
Do what your heart tells you to do.
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 11:17 pmTop
   
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so if everyone goes against you..you're just going to give up?

just because things don't go your way, you're going to let it go?


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to lead you have to define yourself. you can't possibly expect others to do that for you otherwise why are you leading? if you're waiting for the crowd then you're not a leader.


 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 11:18 pmTop
   
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If you've put out for the crowd for your entire term, and you've gotten mostly negative results, does that still not make you a leader?
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 11:23 pmTop
   


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I Ching the book of changes...everything changes and goes in cycles. It is definitely a down time but things will change. You will be missed though if it is your time then it is time.
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 11:32 pmTop
   


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You've obviously given this thought, and I fully support your decision.

Thank you for all your work for us. Truely grateful. Hope you enjoy some deserved peace and rest.
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 11:53 pmTop
   


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When I first saw you apply for council I was definitely skeptical, not gonna lie. Let me just tell you that you've gone way above and beyond what I expected and in fact have been one of the most significant figures of WG's leadership ever. I think you have done a great job as council and IF you do choose to step down then it's been a great run. On the other hand, I'd hate to see you step down, WG really needs you.

Just think about it
 
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Posted: March 31, 2010 11:54 pmTop
   
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I will of course accept this decision.
It makes me very sad, but at the end of the day, I want you to be happy.
But I still want to talk to you.
 
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Posted: April 1, 2010 12:30 amTop
   
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just making sure, this isn't april fools is it?
 
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Posted: April 1, 2010 12:49 amTop
   
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Not at all. This was posted last sunday in level 4.
 
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Posted: April 1, 2010 01:02 amTop
   
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it could be an april fools joke, like when stokenut post about leaving

only worse cuz on april 1st you would be like. april fools!
 
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Posted: April 1, 2010 01:06 amTop
   
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IRC Nickname: Darth
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This was posted on March 28th.
 
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Posted: April 1, 2010 01:08 amTop
   
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The clan's gonna fucking miss you. I love you eternally, Kyle. I'm glad you kept the WG spirit alive this long.
 
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Posted: April 1, 2010 02:08 amTop
   
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i thought the exact same thing. i saw the memberlist yesterday and i had always thought we had a 70 man memberlist just with alot of inactives, and then i saw 45 man memberlist and i relised, without much noise, we have gone down so far, and i know, its it, we arnt coming back out of this sad.gif
 
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Posted: April 1, 2010 02:28 amTop
   
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I can completely understand where you are coming from. I see almost no action from those with ranks and when we thought the anniversary would pull us out with massive activity, the activity levels have only shot down because the event leaders and raid leaders are scared to make anything during this month of anniversary.

You are a great person Kyle. I honestly don't think I voted for you for council, because I thought you would turn council into a laughing stock. Your sense of humor and hard work actually made your work as a council member some of the best that I have seen. You were such a key person during the whole time that you were council, mainly because you were the one dedicated to the job. You did what you said you would do, and when it needed to be done, picking up the shit that other people left.

You have some serious respect from me, and I wish we could hang out for a day before you go off to serve for our country.
 
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