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No More Empty Promises

His_Lordship

Posted: February 23, 2011 02:12 pm

IRC Nickname: His Lordship
Group: Founder
Posts: 6029
Member No.: 1
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 129

I did the soul searching in my bout of inactivity.
It really does hurt and makes me feel like a shit human being to leave you guys unattended.
I've lost a number of friends in WG because of my lack of dedication.
You're a second family, and every one of you matters.

So I make this pledge of ten things, which I must keep at all times.
May it be known to all of you, to my God, and to future members.

I, His Lordship, pledge:

To attend at least one planned fight every week. If one does not exist, I will create one
To attend at least one non-wilderness event every week
In the above two items, one must be in the American or European timezone so that the majority of WG can SEE my activity
To spend five hours MINIMUM playing Runescape outside my WG obligations every week, on training or skilling
To idle on the IRC while I am at work, so that clan members can approach me more often*
To post a sign-up for every single planned fight that gives a day's notice or more
To post win topics on Tip.it and RSC for as much exposure as possible
To not come online while intoxicated
To visit the forums every day and respond to all PM's that require it
To update the clansite every month

* I will not respond for up to an hour if I am teaching.

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Notice these are all personal statements. Nothing that relies on someone else. That way, if there's any failure, only I am to blame. Now, the reason you can be sure I'll follow through with this is that now I am motivated by grief.

I have lost too much on my watch. We had 80 members not long ago. The ball was rolling and I failed to rise to meet the activity standards. Gary was the last straw, and there's another I know to be leaving. When they do, emptiness will live where passion once was. I must fight to keep you guys going strong.

On a list of commitments, you guys are right behind family, friends, study, and work.
That puts you in my top five, above working out, above music, above any usual pastime. Enough rambling, I'm getting mushy. Just know that I'm sick of letting you down. Literally sick in the stomach at the thought of it.

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Additionally there is going to be one major change. Very rarely do I bypass the council and tertiary input on something like this but there's not way it won't happen.

[u]Raids are no longer mandatory if you are online.[/b]
Maths raised a good point. They don't contribute at all to our growth. It's world switching, getting bank loot. There's nothing beneficial from them apaart from that. They don't teach organisation all that much since we don't fight any major clans - we're not ready. At some stage we'll have more unplanned fights, but right now we are not ready.

Raids, now being optional, should still have similar attendance though. They are still enjoyable and we've got into the habit of having those regular times, and eventually we'll be fighting other clans regularly on them. The only reason they are now optional is because I'd rather you spend your effort on the planned fights, which are many times more important. If you had to choose to assign your limited hours, pick the planned fights.

I'll work on getting a standardised planned fight time to fill every week. That way you'll know there's always a fight at that time. Perhaps 5pm EST on a Sunday. They seem best. I'll do that in consultation with you all.

Anyway, that's my little spiel. I pledge to give those things as the bare minimum, and on top of that, things like the Aussie raid, more apps etc. You'll notice that when I vowed to improve, I gave a set number, this will ensure no cheating or corner cutting.

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Randy, thanks for this idea.
If you guys have a pledge, post so as well.
Let's all agree to be active.

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George

Posted: February 23, 2011 02:20 pm

IRC Nickname: Gorgemaster
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 9840
Member No.: 3
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 540

I just don't understand how you can just jump from your current activity levels to the activity levels you describe above without altering your RL drastically.....
How are you going to do it

My pledge is already on Randy's post in General Matters...

Oh Gene Gene Gene...

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His_Lordship

Posted: February 23, 2011 02:28 pm

IRC Nickname: His Lordship
Group: Founder
Posts: 6029
Member No.: 1
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 129

Well I can't convince you with words, as I have broken promises many times in the past.
I must win you with actions, so discussing my shortcomings will have little bearing on things.

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Zooby69

Posted: February 23, 2011 02:28 pm

IRC Nickname: Zooby
Group: Guest
Posts: 1669
Member No.: 1464
Joined: November 12, 2008
Total Events Attended: 109

Had a big rant posted but I don't want to ruin this with negativity.

It better happen this time, this is an oath and a promise to all of WG, I won't forget you made this in two weeks time.

Good luck.

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Lightbulbs die my sweet, I will depart

theboy126

Posted: February 23, 2011 02:29 pm

IRC Nickname: Theboy126
Group: Higher Guardian
Posts: 341
Member No.: 2352
Joined: August 17, 2010
Total Events Attended: 118

Nice topic Gene. And yeah, I don't see you as much nor do we talk. I know your a busy guy IRL and that's fine. Reading this topic shows that your going to improve as 1 and with the WG intentions. Just.. do what you have to do as a Leader Gene. That's all I have to say.

-Joey

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Vulcan Sin

Posted: February 23, 2011 02:42 pm

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Group: Raid Leader
Posts: 1110
Member No.: 2430
Joined: October 14, 2010
Total Events Attended: 77

I think we should make F2P mandatory, because they does depend on numbers and also it is way more active and it involves less hopping. Example, We ran into 3 clans on the same f2p world the other week and got a great fight with gladz and the. If that was Not Mandatory, our numbers would have shrunk and we wouldn't have been able to put up that fight.

But i agree with the P2P raids, as now they bore the shit out of me and we barely find anyone.
^ YOu were referring to aussie and US Raids right?

Great Read, Thanks for the heads up.

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His_Lordship

Posted: February 23, 2011 02:49 pm

IRC Nickname: His Lordship
Group: Founder
Posts: 6029
Member No.: 1
Joined: December 26, 2007
Total Events Attended: 129

And one more thing.
Tension is running really high.
Let's be understanding if someone says something pissy.

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Renoldojr10

Posted: February 23, 2011 03:35 pm

IRC Nickname: Renoldojr10
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 215
Member No.: 1553
Joined: December 14, 2008
Total Events Attended: 7

This is a great post, very fitting. We all need to work together as one to make this community better than the best. We do this by being welcoming, successful, and looking out for one another because we are all family.

-Ali

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When anyone tells me I can't do anything, I'm just not listening any more.

I don't scratch my head unless it itches and I don't dance unless I hear some music. I will not be intimidated. That's just the way it is.

Garrett

Posted: February 23, 2011 03:58 pm

IRC Nickname: Garrett_xD
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 1316
Member No.: 2159
Joined: November 28, 2009
Total Events Attended: 132

You need to set up a highlight, because when i message u, you never respond. It might be that u dont care, or that u dont realise it.

i am aware of the ULTIMATE highlight, but why cant we just approach u with Hey Lordy.

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Armybuilder1

Posted: February 23, 2011 04:40 pm

IRC Nickname: Armybuilder
Group: Raid Leader
Posts: 1468
Member No.: 2173
Joined: December 6, 2009
Total Events Attended: 227

Will be nice to see you back +)

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Bambaleo

Posted: February 23, 2011 04:46 pm

IRC Nickname: Bam
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 2762
Member No.: 131
Joined: January 20, 2008
Total Events Attended: 111

i don't like the intoxicated one (N)

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Mark

Posted: February 23, 2011 05:36 pm

IRC Nickname: Mark``
Group: Clan Friend
Posts: 2190
Member No.: 2320
Joined: July 15, 2010
Total Events Attended: 208

QUOTE: Bambaleo @ February 24, 2011 04:46 am)

i don't like the intoxicated one (N)

He gave me Pass to Adult Forums

Anyways. I too will not forget that you made this promise. Alot of us have high expectations. Good Luck

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Quikdrawjoe

Posted: February 23, 2011 05:44 pm

IRC Nickname:
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 7306
Member No.: 47
Joined: December 30, 2007
Total Events Attended: 343

QUOTE: His_Lordship @ February 23, 2011 02:28 pm)

Well I can't convince you with words, as I have broken promises many times in the past.
I must win you with actions, so discussing my shortcomings will have little bearing on things.

This.

I made this pledge in an IA long ago and I'll refresh it, partially since I can't find the IA any more. I won't leave WG unless 1 or more of these conditions occur: I get banned, WG closes, or WG becomes a NH (think NI or DK) clan.

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Posted: February 23, 2011 05:48 pm

IRC Nickname: DZ
Group: Elite Guardian
Posts: 2991
Member No.: 18
Joined: December 29, 2007
Total Events Attended: 238

Looking forward to your new found activity.

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Now back to the good part!

Shawn1223

Posted: February 23, 2011 07:09 pm

IRC Nickname: `Shawn`
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 254
Member No.: 2531
Joined: January 7, 2011
Total Events Attended: 48

QUOTE: DZ @ February 23, 2011 12:48 pm)

Looking forward to your new found activity.

Ahmen to that.

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Randy

Posted: February 23, 2011 07:41 pm

IRC Nickname: [Randy]
Group: Raid Leader
Posts: 5065
Member No.: 16
Joined: December 29, 2007
Total Events Attended: 499

Planned fights are good but having goals make them better.

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Rodney75

Posted: February 23, 2011 07:45 pm

IRC Nickname: Rodney75
Group: Council
Posts: 1683
Member No.: 2109
Joined: October 29, 2009
Total Events Attended: 154

WG needs this right now. I hope you deliver.

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Woof

Posted: February 23, 2011 11:34 pm

IRC Nickname: `Woof
Group: Ex-Member
Posts: 488
Member No.: 2301
Joined: June 24, 2010
Total Events Attended: 52

I hope this works out and I'm looking forward to it, Gene.

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WizardOfGod

Posted: February 24, 2011 01:11 am

IRC Nickname: WizardOfGod
Group: Banned
Posts: 808
Member No.: 2429
Joined: October 13, 2010
Total Events Attended: 40

Ontop of this oath you need to let us know a promised consequence that will happen if you do not deliver I respect the post though.

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Fbi3255

Posted: February 24, 2011 02:06 am

IRC Nickname: fbi3255
Group: Emeritus
Posts: 800
Member No.: 1776
Joined: March 21, 2009
Total Events Attended: 143

QUOTE: Airbender @ February 23, 2011 02:41 pm)

Planned fights are good but having goals make them better.

+1

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