Okay gang, time to knock it off and get back to killing reds. These things have a habit of occurring when I am otherwise busy with life and I cannot intervene, and this is no exception.
Technically speaking our code prohibits forum shenanigans, so if we were to go strictly by the book everyone would be getting warnings for violating our code. Obviously that isn't going to happen but that news should help to sober everyone up a bit. Calm down guys and gals, its a video game.
Furthermore, anyone who has been on forums for any length of time has likely encountered a situation where the posted word is mistaken or misunderstood. You cannot see facial expressions, voice inflection, etc. and things can be taken wrong. From what I have read this is what has primarily happened in this case. Once things start badly, they only seem to get worse, and again this appears to be what happened.
I have to remind everyone that officers of Wolf Pack will not air their grievances openly on the forum or in WC. We are supposed to be better than all that, so lets be better than all that. If one of you has an issue with another one, bring it to PM or to me. You may be surprised at how good I can be at handling issues between people..... oh wait.... I do that FOR A LIVING.
Additionally know that I cannot resolve an issue I am unaware of. For all the new guys you should know that my door is always open to all members of Wolf Pack, and all our squad officers should adapt an open door policy if they haven't already. You are where you are to guide and mentor our pilots due to your longevity and dedication to WP. So if you have a problem you cannot resolve, a problem with someone who is senior to you, whatever, bring that to me. I can likely handle it discreetly and appropriately. When I am kept in the dark I cannot help or intervene. Does everyone understand that? If not, pm me.
I am disappointed that nobody came to me with issues prior to this becoming a public debacle. Too late to rectify that now but I will publically state that I addressed the "door or open or closed" issue in my first post about this. Case by case basis depending on the circumstances on which they leave, that is my policy and does, in fact, go against our code. I weigh our code vs. what is fair and equitable given this is a fun game we all enjoy and an internet thing..... That gets me into trouble with the folks who like to read and interpret the rules as hard and fast, and into trouble with those who see the lack of discipline as my being soft and spineless. I can say that both opinions are correct and wrong, depending on your viewpoint. Digger, when he was more active, was always "Dad" to my "Mom", and would frequently address me about various code violations such as name changes and the {WP} being in names, and I would water them down somewhat before enforcing them so as not to run off people by being overly harsh... yep, i did that on several occasions. There is a balance that is essential to recruit and maintain happy folks, people who are proud to be here. Frankly, we need both in the squad...... strict rule folks and folks who have a more lax view, to maintain that balance. While I don't agree with some peoples approach to handling issues or handling of other wolves, we kinda need those people to maintain that balance making it CRITICAL that the differences of opinion are then brought to my attention so I can resolve them fairly. YIKES! Talk to me folks.
The success or failure of WP rests squarely on my shoulders and I take full responsibility for what has transpired over the last day or so. However, the squad is made up of each and every one of YOU which makes WP success or failure directly proportionate to how we all conduct ourselves. That doesn't diminish my responsibility in what has happened but serves to highlight the importance of
communication. Don't be the highest ranking person with a secret folks. Its just that simple.
Lets allow the dust to settle. I will move any and all further comments to the various parties involved here to PM's, and you all should do the same. A pissing contest here only serves to undermine our squads name and reputation. I will not stand by and allow that to happen any further than it has. Yes, this is a warning from the XO to knock it off and get back to killing reds.
We are a wolf pack and should act accordingly. Help each other, stick together, support one another, stick up for one another, hunt side-by-side, and act like the cohesive squad we are. That is who we are.
Yes, I am behind on the main page updating. Sorry folks (pmoon, Cypher) but I cannot do everything in a timely manner due to my schedule. I will be adding Cypher as soon as I finish here, if I can find his rank among the nonsense from the last day and a half. Some quick help would be welcomed folks.
Viper out.