In light of the rather lengthy response I posted to a comment, I am going to keep this post short and sweet.

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Each guild is managed and run differently.  Even within guilds, there are different styles of management that exist between raid leaders.  While general rules stay the same, the attitude and atmosphere may certainly be very different.

–>  You pay to play this game therefore ALWAYS remember to enjoy it.  If you do not like the way a guild is run, then by all means find a new home that is better suited to your expectations.  If you do not like the way raids are run or the style of a particular raid lead, discuss it with the raid lead, the GM, or better yet offer to step up and lead raids as well! Learning is something ongoing, even for the most experienced of people.

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This is really just a game. It’s a virtual environment. It’s important to remember that it’s not necessarily indicative of who people are irl.  Even I realize that the elitist asshats that I tend to bash through parodies and poems are not always like that outside of game (this is where I am supposed to be a smart ass and say “well like 99% of the time they are” but I am going for a semi-serious moment).  The people that are boisterous and outspoken may actually be very shy and quiet and vice versa.  Some people that are great coaches irl may not fair so well in a virtual environment.

–>  No matter what anyone says about you or someone else, take it with a grain of salt and move on. There’s only so much we can glean from one another through this virtual environment and even opinions we do form may be completely worthless in person. Grudges are a waste because it just adds bitterness to a game that should be fun.  Does that mean you have to like everyone in game?  Hell no –  But don’t let it spoil your fun!

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Let bygones be bygones and just agree to disagree.  It does, after all, make the lemonade taste much sweeter.