Quote Originally Posted by Arantha View Post

But in my eyes it is mutating to a complain (and sometimes bashing) forum without any reactions from the Devs and Officials. But the idea of the forum shouldn't get corrupted because of hate and a attitude of demand/claim. Everybody who is claiming something should do this in love and sorrow for the future of lotro.
Hey... this is exactly how this forum worked for the last 7 years or maybe longer... Nothing new to see here... "This game is dead" or "this game is in maintenance mode" thousands of times, lots of claims about Turbine/SSG being toxic unprofessional and uncaring, anger and moral drama about every little (even more so if not so little...) change to the game or abandonment of older systems. Not to mention bizarre completely unfeasible demands and proposals. Not saying being angry/critical isn't justified sometimes (wink wink everyone knows what happened recently and how it was handled) but even then 90% if it is raw anger/bashing as you say so not a feasible, realistic approach to the matter discussed and when SSG does something they clearly have their reasons even if most wouldn't agree with those reasons (morally or otherwise)

Actually, this is part of why I became a bit more active after years of mostly inactivity. To contribute a bit more creative effort/useful ideas and offer well-balanced POV in the sea of immediate negativity and bashing. Also to show love for the appreciated parts of the game and share some fascination about the world with those who actually do that here (rather than discuss about stats and end game 24 hours a day).

Quote Originally Posted by Arantha View Post
But the Devs and Managers imho should be way more active, explain a ton of issues and calm down some reactions in this way. I hope the forum gets back this wheel function between all parts of participents.
Thanks
Kind of agree but then again, they have a lot on their plate probably and my only hope, no matter which controversial decisions they make, is that they see *useful* *well-articulated* feedback/critique/worries and *feasible* ideas, taking them to heart and perhaps turning those into reality. That's all I *really* need.