I'm starting this thread reluctantly but want to avoid any unnecessary unpleasantness on the forum.

Some time ago I joined the forum and truly enjoyed what I found here. The place is a storehouse of information and a great fan-base for the game. It really adds something to the experience when you can ask questions, share stories and just hang out with others that love something as much as you do. Im fairly new to forums in general, and was instantly hooked.

Sadly I ran into some trouble. When confronted by some members that I felt were being a bit too opinionated or combative in their posts I responded in turn and played my part in flaming a couple of threads. I took full credit for my part in the mess and apologized but it wasn't enough. The damage had been done and the bad feelings were evident in several threads afterward.

I understood that and felt it best to just leave the forum. After all, I was the new guy. Some of the people I crossed where veterans.

Then a friend and player that had joined me here briefly suggested I just rejoin under a new name. Take the lessons I had learned and come in with a new approach, see if I could win over the previously difficult personalities and start fresh. It seemed a little deceitful but perhaps the only way I was going to be able to enjoy the forum again anytime soon, so I did it. And guess, what... it worked fine.

I found myself embracing my new easier going and less confrontational personae and quickly removed myself from hostile threads and just ignored the sometimes snarky comments that certain recognizable members make. The forum was once again what it was supposed to be, friendly gamers exchanging ideas and support.

Then I received a personal message stating someone had discovered my identity. They were very polite about it but the intention was evident that If I didn't "come clean" I would be outed. I foresaw that as probably an immediate invitation to be feasted upon by some of the members I had previously gotten cross ways with and did not relish the idea. But, I really enjoy the vast majority of the members here.

So... at the suggestion of the one who messaged me... here I am. If by admitting my identity I am unwelcome on the forum then I suppose I will accept exile or whatever. I am hoping however that by reading through ReallyoldGM's posts you will see my intention to address the folk here in a more accepting and less confrontational manner. I cannot affect the way others respond to my posts but I have full control over how I post myself and can promise I will not be involved in the ugliness of the past.

If you are willing to forgive that past and allow me to rejoin the community here, I would greatly appreciate your unbiased welcome.

rgrove0172

Was the person that approached you and asked you this question a mod or just another user?

Because if another user is tracking you because of a past (real or perceived) issue, and is using direct, indirect or implied blackmail, it might be reportable.

You should forward that message to the mods.

Was the person that approached you and asked you this question a mod or just another user?

Because if another user is tracking you because of a past (real or perceived) issue, and is using direct, indirect or implied blackmail, it might be reportable.

No, it was an oversight of my own that was noticed by an alert member. I haven't had any contact with any moderators, even during the previous unpleasantness. I have my own opinions about what transpired and who was to blame of course but its unimportant. I would just like to let it all go.

Copy and paste everything to the mods. This is reportable as ****.

Was the person that approached you and asked you this question a mod or just another user?

Because if another user is tracking you because of a past (real or perceived) issue, and is using direct, indirect or implied blackmail, it might be reportable.

No, it was an oversight of my own that was noticed by an alert member. I haven't had any contact with any moderators, even during the previous unpleasantness. I have my own opinions about what transpired and who was to blame of course but its unimportant. I would just like to let it all go.

Okay. Welcome back.

Was the person that approached you and asked you this question a mod or just another user?

Because if another user is tracking you because of a past (real or perceived) issue, and is using direct, indirect or implied blackmail, it might be reportable.

No, it was an oversight of my own that was noticed by an alert member. I haven't had any contact with any moderators, even during the previous unpleasantness. I have my own opinions about what transpired and who was to blame of course but its unimportant. I would just like to let it all go.

Okay. Welcome back.

You vile person. It took me months to get that song out of my head after taking my granddaughter.

Well I'll be...I had no idea. Doesn't matter to me what name you post under, you ask good questions. Welcome back.

As for the person who "outed" you, I'd let it be. The internet is rife with people who use "dopples"...multiple accounts to start and sustain arguments. Maybe they mistakenly thought you were going that route.

Well I'll be...I had no idea. Doesn't matter to me what name you post under, you ask good questions. Welcome back.

As for the person who "outed" you, I'd let it be. The internet is rife with people who use "dopples"...multiple accounts to start and sustain arguments. Maybe they mistakenly thought you were going that route.

Oh there should be no blame or malice towards that person. They were very polite and supportive. I really do believe their contacting me was from a good place. No harm done and probably for the best.

and Thanks!

Gosh, I hate it when somebody rats out one of my aliases. It's so much work, burrying bodies, bribing the governor, shredding files. I can sympathize.

What? WHAT!

(subtitle: torch wielding mob from Frankenstein)

(Naw - just kidding. I'm cool with you, bro. No hard feelings!)

That's pretty fricking funny actually!

I suggested (in a private PM) you take a while away and see how you felt afterwards. While I certainly believe that honesty is the right way to go, I wouldn't 'out' anyone either!

For what it's worth, I have taken a 'time out' too when things got a bit too personal. Things have gone smoothly since my return.

I really think this forum isn't a bad place, and it's a great resource with better general gaming advice than most gamer blogs.

But yeah, sometimes things get heated. Star Wars is a broad church and unsurprisingly, people like different things. Is JarJar harmless comic relief, or did he personally ruin all your childhood memories? Is Force Awakens warm nostalgia or tired karaoke? Was Boba Fett the coolest thing ever, or just a minor character elevated beyond his importance by fanboys? Discuss

I prefer not to see the new guys get mauled, but a few do come in here and make a bad first impression. I'm glad you decided to give it another go, and I hope we can all be relatively civil going forward. I quite enjoy robust discussion, but it's easy to take offence on the Interwebz.

Can we please go back to being at each others throats and locking threads? I mean, me and Desslok are posting in a single thread, that's formula for a threadlock.

I suggested (in a private PM) you take a while away and see how you felt afterwards. While I certainly believe that honesty is the right way to go, I wouldn't 'out' anyone either!

For what it's worth, I have taken a 'time out' too when things got a bit too personal. Things have gone smoothly since my return.

I really think this forum isn't a bad place, and it's a great resource with better general gaming advice than most gamer blogs.

But yeah, sometimes things get heated. Star Wars is a broad church and unsurprisingly, people like different things. Is JarJar harmless comic relief, or did he personally ruin all your childhood memories? Is Force Awakens warm nostalgia or tired karaoke? Was Boba Fett the coolest thing ever, or just a minor character elevated beyond his importance by fanboys? Discuss

I prefer not to see the new guys get mauled, but a few do come in here and make a bad first impression. I'm glad you decided to give it another go, and I hope we can all be relatively civil going forward. I quite enjoy robust discussion, but it's easy to take offence on the Interwebz.

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Unless it bothers somebody, Im going to stick with the current name and avatar. I believe it suits me better.

Then I received a personal message stating someone had discovered my identity. They were very polite about it but the intention was evident that If I didn't "come clean" I would be outed. I foresaw that as probably an immediate invitation to be feasted upon by some of the members I had previously gotten cross ways with and did not relish the idea. But, I really enjoy the vast majority of the members here.

My private message to you on this subject was not meant as a threat. It was an honest statement, meant to be taken at face value. My point was that I had noticed your opsec fail, and I was pretty sure that others would notice it to. While I am willing to let bygones be bygones, others might find that more difficult.

And so, your opsec fail had a certain risk to it, and if you wanted to mitigate that risk, then you should get out in front of it and make a public statement to that fact.

This is where most politicians fall down, and I didn’t want to see that happen to you.

If you would like to share that private message here or with the moderators, you are free to do so and let everyone judge for themselves as to how that message should have been interpreted.

It most definitely was not meant to be interpreted as a threat, and I’m sorry if that’s the way it came across.

Just throwing this out there, if certain unspecified people still need to "settle their differences," I know a guy who knows a guy.

Then I received a personal message stating someone had discovered my identity. They were very polite about it but the intention was evident that If I didn't "come clean" I would be outed. I foresaw that as probably an immediate invitation to be feasted upon by some of the members I had previously gotten cross ways with and did not relish the idea. But, I really enjoy the vast majority of the members here.

My private message to you on this subject was not meant as a threat. It was an honest statement, meant to be taken at face value. My point was that I had noticed your opsec fail, and I was pretty sure that others would notice it to. While I am willing to let bygones be bygones, others might find that more difficult.

And so, your opsec fail had a certain risk to it, and if you wanted to mitigate that risk, then you should get out in front of it and make a public statement to that fact.

This is where most politicians fall down, and I didn’t want to see that happen to you.

If you would like to share that private message here or with the moderators, you are free to do so and let everyone judge for themselves as to how that message should have been interpreted.

It most definitely was not meant to be interpreted as a threat, and I’m sorry if that’s the way it came across.

Apologies, I didn't see it as hostile at all. I just thought it was 'fair warning' and took it as a friendly nudge. I do appreciate your taking time to take an interest in my issue. Like I said, although Ive been gaming for decades I am relatively new to the forum thing. I was in unknown waters here and a little lost. You put me on the right path and I thank you. I did leave you anonymous to avoid any misunderstandings.

I suggested (in a private PM) you take a while away and see how you felt afterwards. While I certainly believe that honesty is the right way to go, I wouldn't 'out' anyone either!

For what it's worth, I have taken a 'time out' too when things got a bit too personal. Things have gone smoothly since my return.

I really think this forum isn't a bad place, and it's a great resource with better general gaming advice than most gamer blogs.

But yeah, sometimes things get heated. Star Wars is a broad church and unsurprisingly, people like different things. Is JarJar harmless comic relief, or did he personally ruin all your childhood memories? Is Force Awakens warm nostalgia or tired karaoke? Was Boba Fett the coolest thing ever, or just a minor character elevated beyond his importance by fanboys? Discuss

I prefer not to see the new guys get mauled, but a few do come in here and make a bad first impression. I'm glad you decided to give it another go, and I hope we can all be relatively civil going forward. I quite enjoy robust discussion, but it's easy to take offence on the Interwebz.

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Old timers are NOT allowed to change their avatars! I have no idea who is who when people start doing that!

New Avatar!

Yeah, but same character! It's Lily Chen from Arkham Horror.

I prefer her Eldritch Horror picture, it's less... scowl-y... And it's like she's telling Cthulhu 'talk to the hand' before karate-chopping him to death...

And a thread about 'Identity Issues' seemed a good place to change it...

Just throwing this out there, if certain unspecified people still need to "settle their differences," I know a guy who knows a guy.

I suggest an arena fight, maybe with nexu involved somewhere...

Just throwing this out there, if certain unspecified people still need to "settle their differences," I know a guy who knows a guy.

I suggest an arena fight, maybe with nexu involved somewhere...

I knew sprinkling catnip in everyone else's boots would pay off.....

Um, but it really didn't need Sherlock Holmes to figure this out either. While the "new" persona is not a volatile, the same questions were still being asked for the most part. So, um....yeah, kind ok like superman putting on a pair of glasses on, no one can see anything except Clark Kent?...I never got that. I didn't figure this new diguise was very effective either.

Nope, not gonna fall for it.