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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
 Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 20:53:23
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Hi all,
I just wanted to offer a brief word about my recent behavior on the boards. Specifically, I've unintentionally offered offense a couple times and overstepped myself in at least one instance where I borrowed from a post without permission or consultation.
I want to apologize for these things. I've been emotionally compromised the last few weeks due to family crisis, and it sometimes comes out in unexpected ways. Thanks to everyone who's been patient with me.
My goal on the Keep is to support this setting we all love, and while we may not always agree, I respect and value all of your voices. The Realms doesn't belong to me, or WotC, or any of the designers/authors working in it. It belongs to all of us, and my highest priority and directive is making the setting open, accessible, and welcoming to all.
Cheers
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 22:00:08
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You need permission from a person to quote them? Dang... just about all of us needs to get banned (LOL- Wooly and Sage can ban each other). 
But seriously, sometimes you quote a person to make a point. I used to do the point-by-point 'quotey thing', but over the years I have found it is way too confrontational, so I avoid it at all costs now. It was a bad habit I picked-up on Gamewinners (where mods openly battled with each other, banning and un-banning folks on a whim), and I hopefully have broken myself from it (except in very specific cases where I feel its absolutely necessary).
Anyhow, you have to be one of the mildest, laid-back dudes I ever met Erik. I can't speak for anyone else, but I really think you of all people have nothing to apologize for.
Now me... I could spend the rest of my life apologizing and never get done...  |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
12094 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 22:01:31
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<scruffy bearded old wizard sporting a stinking cigar seized the keyboard>
Hrast, Lad, don't be apologizin' for saying what ye think. Amidst all the naed going on in this world of ours, a little bit of speaking yer tluining mind is appreciated. Be glad yer not me, because I'm apt to tell some individuals ta go sabruin themselves whenever they get me temper up. Still, telling someone to stick their stlarning head in a bowl of runny naed is much better than doing the laying waste with chained blue lightnings that I want to.... hmmm, what's that smell
<wafting smell of chocolate-banana muffins comes from the kitchen>
Sorry, sometimes Sleyvas reads over my shoulder and just takes over when I'm not looking. I dare not yell at him... I mean, Elminster's nice to Ed from what I see.... Sleyvas is a grumpy <footsteps return down the hall> ummm, nevermind. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
Phillip aka Sleyvas |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 22:16:11
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| "borrowed from a post" is not the same as quoted in a reply. Not sure of what incident referred to, however well try to respect copy right, which is why my sig. offers the source. Erik I suspect clearly respect copyright more then even I do, it earns him money. |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
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Eilserus
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 22:16:39
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Pretty much what Markustay said. We're all here to discuss and hopefully help build a better 5E Realms.
I have no tolerance for rude or mean people. It's not you who should be apologizing.
At any rate, everyone put their Viking helmet back on because we gots more work to do! |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
12094 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 22:33:26
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Originally posted by Eilserus
Pretty much what Markustay said. We're all here to discuss and hopefully help build a better 5E Realms.
I have no tolerance for rude or mean people. It's not you who should be apologizing.
At any rate, everyone put their Viking helmet back on because we gots more work to do!
You got a Viking helmet when you joined up? WOOLY, SAGE!!! Where's mine? Please tell me its not on Sage's to-do list........ |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2012 : 22:42:04
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Thanks for the support guys, but really, don't jump in to defend me. I did wrong, and I sincerely want to apologize for it. I borrowed a post from a poster who wanted nothing to do with my thread, and even though I largely agreed with the opinions presented (and offered solutions), it was still wrong of me. I took down the post, sent an apology pm, and of course posted this thread.
Apologies again.
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 00:02:32
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Erik, if it would help you feel better....the least we could do for you is accept a free , new short story? 
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A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 00:38:41
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
Erik, if it would help you feel better....the least we could do for you is accept a free , new short story?
Heh. Chapter 3 of Proper Villains might have to do: http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/tags/erikScottDeBie
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 00:43:14
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
quote:
Originally posted by The Red Walker
Erik, if it would help you feel better....the least we could do for you is accept a free , new short story?
Heh. Chapter 3 of Proper Villains might have to do: http://paizo.com/paizo/blog/tags/erikScottDeBie
Cheers
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A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Jeremy Grenemyer
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 02:13:12
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Erik I'm not exactly sure what it is you need to apologize for.
I don't think anyone who's been here more than a day doubts you've always had good intentions. If anyone has a problem with you, they should at least have the good sense to 1) take a breath before posting and 2) take it to PMs instead of ripping you publicly and churning out more useless forum drama.
We're here to discuss the Realms. Statements in one scroll that are topical in another scroll are fair game to quote. It's always been that way.
If people have a problem with that, this probably isn't the forum space for them to hang out in.
Please note I'm not challenging your point of view, Erik.
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Diffan
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 02:44:12
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Originally posted by Jeremy Grenemyer
Erik I'm not exactly sure what it is you need to apologize for.
I don't think anyone who's been here more than a day doubts you've always had good intentions. If anyone has a problem with you, they should at least have the good sense to 1) take a breath before posting and 2) take it to PMs instead of ripping you publicly and churning out more useless forum drama.
We're here to discuss the Realms. Statements in one scroll that are topical in another scroll are fair game to quote. It's always been that way.
If people have a problem with that, this probably isn't the forum space for them to hang out in.
Please note I'm not challenging your point of view, Erik.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 04:33:58
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Again, thanks for the support (though for the record, getting fired up on my behalf isn't the best way to be supportive), but I'm a mature adult, I know when I've done wrong, and I am publicly apologizing for it. This is not directed at anyone in particular.
I just wanted folks to know what was up with me, and to issue a blanket statement that if I've rubbed you the wrong way, this is why (family crisis is my explanation, not an excuse by any means), I am deeply sorry for it.
Let's move on.
Mods, please lock this thread.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
Edited by - Erik Scott de Bie on 18 Oct 2012 04:37:24 |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36912 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2012 : 05:17:09
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Again, thanks for the support (though for the record, getting fired up on my behalf isn't the best way to be supportive), but I'm a mature adult, I know when I've done wrong, and I am publicly apologizing for it. This is not directed at anyone in particular.
I just wanted folks to know what was up with me, and to issue a blanket statement that if I've rubbed you the wrong way, this is why (family crisis is my explanation, not an excuse by any means), I am deeply sorry for it.
Let's move on.
Mods, please lock this thread.
Cheers
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