Fellas, fellas, fellas....
For a forum that is for the CO/XO bunch to openly discuss ANY issues, this forum fails miserably.
Over the years of my involvement in the S3, I have been encouraged by those who have been involved longer, to "just keep quiet and don't say anything because it will make you look bad." They suggested that I not defend myself or my squad from attacks from certain people/squads because everyone will see them for who/what they are. I have never been the type to sit back and not be involved in the process of discussion/debate when I felt I had something to offer. All of you (more than a handful) that gave me that advice know who you are.
This most recent thread is a prime example of what really goes on in here and it isn't that much different than the open forums; just with fewer participants. An idea is floated and a person is attacked for doing so.
I have heard over the years from many in and out of my squad who wished they could participate in the S3, but can't because of the time it is played. It's no secret that there appear to be fewer people playing S3, these days, compared to 4-5 years ago. So, the idea of the survey was just a way to gather data that might help us get more people to be able to join us.
How about we just forget it? I ONLY suggested that we do a SURVEY... haha... I'm over it.
And, TODZLA, I am not directing these comments at you, personally. They are directed at the real problem of this and every forum. People don't like change. People see those who are willing to consider change as threats to the status quo. And, a few (you know who I'm talking about), like to use the conflict to push their own agenda. All of this and more simply leads to a stifled forum, which is not as helpful to the community as it might otherwise be.
Let's get on with more important things. I'm not sure what those things might be, but let's get on with them.
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