| RESPECT, The Dying Member Of The JA | |
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AngelD'Kana - ex-Student  |
Respect here at the academy seems to be slipping. I have gone through the forums, profile hopping, to the IRC channel, and to play on the servers, and the more i read/IRC/play/chat-Ingame the more disgusted I get at the lack of respect shown by most. I apologize to thoes who have tremendous respect for others for generalizing this post but this issue has grown over the past few months and I think it really needs to be addressed I am not reporting anyone because there has been minimal disrespect geared towards me and I do not feel it is my place, but that doesnt mean Im okay with it and it most certainly does not mean I will stand for it. Thoes who are disrespectful to others: You know who you are and wether you were disrespectful to someone out of anger, frustration, stress, or because your mean, It doesnt give you the right to do it. Disrespect can be as simple as ignoring someone true, but the disrespect that I have seen is far worse and that is why i decided to write this. I have seen insults, flamming, pointless arguing and bickering, the whole works. Come on people grow up it takes two to argue certaintly one of you can be big enough and shrug it off why continue? Disrespect spreads like a virus the more you disrespect someone the more you will end up getting disrespected. Its sad but true, disrespect often fuels retaliation/revenge/hostility. If your disrespectful to someone they will want to be disrespectful back, and you will have an argument on your hands. Nobody likes to see that adn when they do it often makes them think less of the two parties involved in the argument (unless of course the argument was unavoidale/perfectly reasonable). Retaliation is just as bad and is frowned upon just as much as the initial act of disrespect. If you have been disrespected don't go seeking revenge, notify a JAK+ or send an email to the council at fixtheja@thejediacademy.net . They are there to help make sure your experience here is as pleasant as possible. Nobody is forcing you to like every single person you come across but You do have to respect their right to be here peacfuly. if you have a problem with someone then ignore/avoid them but dont start trouble. Heck if you feel you have to respond in some way then do this: type somethink kind to them in the chat/game/profile, It pisses them off but will eventualy wear them down and who knows you might make a friend out of the situation. Also respect other people's wishes. If you are being told you are doing something obnoxious/annoying in IRC/theGame/A post ont the forums, then have the decency to stop it. Hopefully you be told in such an outright manner as "Your being obnoxious quit it" but if you are DON'T RESPOND NEGATIVELY stop the act, and when you get the chance tell a JAK+ the situation. I have one last form of disrespect to discuss. THIS FORM IS BY FAR THE WORST I HAVE SEEN!!! NEVER EVER take a personal attack at someone. NO MATTER WHAT THEY DID FIRST. You don't know what it's like to be that person. You have no idea what goes on in their head or their motives for doing what they do. Never make assumptions, you don't know what rough times/traumas they've faced. Even if they tell you, you can never assume you know the full story. Disrespect makes everyone around you uncomfortable and less interested in being your friend. So do yourself a favor don't disrespect people. If your angry/frustrated/stressed out then distance your self from the JA until youve cleared your head. Go on a public server under an alias and lame till your hearts content, but don't disrespect people here, youll only get yourself in trouble. And if you disrespect people because you just truly are a mean person inside, then leave, your not welcome here, this is a community that prides itself on the peaceful atmosphere it creates and IT WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL TRYING TO RUIN THIS ATMOSPHERE. I have bumped a really old thread dealing with the lockdown to compliment this post. I meant for people to see that thread and remember we have rules here for a reason and breaking the rules has consequences. Instead of bickering/arguing/insulting/attacking people here, try to make friends with them, I think its much easier to make friends here than it is to make enemies. I hope you will take this thread seriously and change your attitudes. I think we all could use a change even myself. No one person is perfect nor does the ja call for perfection, it merely calls for respect.  Angel D'Kana _______________ SMILY RULES ALL AND SHE CANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT Quote: Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live. - Mark Twain <Jedi_Prodigy> BOOOO angel! SEE SMILY? JP EVEN THINKS IM RIGHT  I WIN 12:15:30(AM)] * DJ_Sith gives Jacen_Solo a golden shower }{ [01:33:00(AM)] * DJ_Sith give `orion a wonderful golden shower! }{ [01:35:41(AM)] * DJ_Sith gives doobie|broke a wonderful golden shower! |
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DJ Sith - Jedi Council 
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I want to reiterate that any issues you're having with other students, the staff, the servers, or anything else related to the Jedi Academy you can bring to a council member. Please email fixtheja@thejediacademy.net if anything around here is keeping you from enjoying yourself. We want this place to be a fun place, remember?  _______________ My car is made of Nerf. |
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Carda Jowol - Student 
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ITS ok Angel, we do stupid things now and again, we an't perfect!! bit I think I speak for ever one I say "WE <3 ANGEL!!! YOU RAWKS!!"  _______________ [Gran Father/Founder of the Jowols] |
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AngelD'Kana - Ex-Student 
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Heh looks like i need to listne to my own words for once im sorry to everyone ive disrespect l8ly, to many to keep count. but bah i feel bad bout it. hope you all forgive me _______________ SMILY RULES ALL AND SHE CANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT Quote: Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live. - Mark Twain <Jedi_Prodigy> BOOOO angel! SEE SMILY? JP EVEN THINKS IM RIGHT I WIN 12:15:30(AM)] * DJ_Sith gives Jacen_Solo a golden shower }{ [01:33:00(AM)] * DJ_Sith give `orion a wonderful golden shower! }{ [01:35:41(AM)] * DJ_Sith gives doobie|broke a wonderful golden shower!
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Nero - Student 
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Why do I never see these things happen _______________ -Nero Quote: Curious, Smartass, what else? |
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AngelD'Kana - Ex-Student
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I agree and disaggreeem, While it isnt good to do it in a hateful manner, posting your opinion is key here. You need to get your point across. Everyone has a voice here and it deserves to be heard. If you think somethings up let us know, but do it calmly and peacfully _______________ SMILY RULES ALL AND SHE CANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT Quote: Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live. - Mark Twain <Jedi_Prodigy> BOOOO angel! SEE SMILY? JP EVEN THINKS IM RIGHT I WIN 12:15:30(AM)] * DJ_Sith gives Jacen_Solo a golden shower }{ [01:33:00(AM)] * DJ_Sith give `orion a wonderful golden shower! }{ [01:35:41(AM)] * DJ_Sith gives doobie|broke a wonderful golden shower!
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Raos - Student 
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My views on this are as follows, drama=bad. You annoy/lame/curse/flame/whatever someone whether they have or haven't done anything to you in the past, you create drama. If someone is "whining" and you can't stand whiners, great, but you don't HAVE to post three pages of your opinion in a hateful way. So basically yeah, what Angel said =P. And remember kids, 30 minutes of meditation a day keeps the drama away(or was that 200ccs of morphine?). _______________ Quote: ONOS!!!!!!1111ONEONEONEoneoneone......
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I do! |
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student 
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Quote: You know what I see as disrespect? Getting your oar into a situation that isn't really your concern. Y'know, like, Squib and Anakin had their little disagreement there? Of course, a JAK or JAT will intervene, but that's how it is. It's just disrespectful in my opinion for a student with no involvement to get their oar in. Y'know, not naming any names, like BAIL BELOUVE or anything. sure, and while we're at it we'll leave all the counter-laming to the JAK's ... and the welcoming of new members too perhaps? Btw, don't shout my name publicly on the forums, I could hear you when I was still sleeping Do you really think it's disrespectful? _______________ Visit the Belouve Family Website! Quote: I try to have fun with my friends and try to make a difference as best I can. What does making a difference mean? Well, it can be as simple as saying hello, answering a question that seems obvious or heck, just talking. -- Vladarion
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Furi0us - Student 
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LET'S KEEP IT SERIOUS GUYS. I MEAN LIKE SERIOUSLY. KTHX. _______________ You are not your f***ing system specs. You are not your uptime stats, your script file, or your oversized desktop screencap. You are not your broadband connection. You are not your f***ing post count. |
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Fizz of Belouve - Student 
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*counter-jumps on Mike* You already have them u retard' _______________ One of the Belouve boys, founder of the mighty FiZZsters Midbie council #20 - Fizz - #1933 - Jan '03 - Aug '04 "Renfield, you idiot!" |
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*jumps on Fizzeh* I WANNA HAVE YOUR BABIES |
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Fizz of Belouve - Student
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*gazes at Mike* *raises eyebrow* _______________ One of the Belouve boys, founder of the mighty FiZZsters Midbie council #20 - Fizz - #1933 - Jan '03 - Aug '04 "Renfield, you idiot!" |
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You know what I see as disrespect? Getting your oar into a situation that isn't really your concern. Y'know, like, Squib and Anakin had their little disagreement there? Of course, a JAK or JAT will intervene, but that's how it is. It's just disrespectful in my opinion for a student with no involvement to get their oar in. Y'know, not naming any names, like BAIL BELOUVE or anything. |
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Furi0us - Student 
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I'd like to add that I am a n00b. _______________ You are not your f***ing system specs. You are not your uptime stats, your script file, or your oversized desktop screencap. You are not your broadband connection. You are not your f***ing post count. |
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Ataris - Milwaukees Finest 
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yeah Anakin, just to make sure this doesn't end up badly I have to say that I DON'T think you're a bad person.. I've not learned to know you that good, but over the servers you seem like a really nice guy.. Besides, I only was referring to your hastiness, not to what kind of person you are.. I consider myself as a bad JA-er because of my temper, and I'm only glad I'm not the only one  cya around, and maybe I'll get to know you a little bit better.. _______________ [ Honorable mentions: aph3x | Milamber | Bail Hope Belouve | Jaiko D'Kana | Rosered | JediEthic | Mike/JJ/TheKing | Kensei | Dane | Gradius | Thomas Skywalker | Pink Floyd | Setementor | Steinin | Odan-Wei ] [ Owner of: MetaDust's 500th comment! | Eica's 700th comment! | Pink Floyd's 666th, 999th, 1200th and 1337th comment! | DarkRyu's 400th comment! | Redeye's 1st comment! | Cow's 1111st comment! | Rufusan's 75th comment! | Wicek's 3300th and 3400th comment! | Dash Starlight's 2000th comment! | Piccolo's 3400th comment! | Takaru's 300th comment! | Senor Hat's 900th comment! | Rytandus' 4160th comment! | The first ever awarded, the original, the one and only, Catphin Award!!1 ] "Music expresses that which can not be put in to words but can not remain silent." |
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student
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Quote: I actually thought you called me n00b and lamer there, maybe no one looked at it liek that, but i did. Just a side note: If, from that moment, you guys think that im not a good person or a good guy because of what i said on that post, then feel free to do so. Those who really know me, know that i'm not like that. That's all for me. I'm going to be honest to say that your reaction was uncalled for. But we all have had those moments and days. I don't hold it against you, and I'm sure Squibit doesn't either _______________ Visit the Belouve Family Website! Quote: I try to have fun with my friends and try to make a difference as best I can. What does making a difference mean? Well, it can be as simple as saying hello, answering a question that seems obvious or heck, just talking. -- Vladarion
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Anakin Skywalker - Ex-Student 
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It's something that comes from a long time ago, and because of other poeples actions, here at TJA. but that isn't called to the subject so nevermind. Iactually thought you called me n00b and lamer there, maybe no one looked at it liek that, but i did. Just a side note: If, from that moment, you guys think that im not a good person or a good guy because of what i said on that post, then feel free to do so. Those who really know me, know that i'm not like that. That's all for me. Anakin Skywalker _______________ I killed them. I killed them all. They're dead, every single one of them. And not just the men, but the women and the children, too! They're like animals, and I slaughtered them like animals! I HATE THEM! One day I will be the strongest Jedi ever, I will even know how to bring poeple back from death. This comment was edited by Anakin Skywalker on Aug 30 2004 10:02pm. |
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Ataris - Milwaukees Finest 
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ok Anakin what you earlier talked about respect and you joining the army at the age of 14 is good, but I believe you would've learned patience as well.. you get quite easily agitated if you're now mad to Squib about this one single post he made.. looks more like you have something against him from the beginning, or just a REALLY bad day.. I would be like you on a bad day, but I'm not supersticious about people, and if you're like me and don't have supersticions about other people, I can't see why you got mad.. If you call the comments of Squib pissing you off, you are even worse than myself, and I consider that I'm very hasty and get angry easily! but oh well.. people are different, just listen to some good music n' stuff.. atleast it helped me to chill for a sec before I surely would've been kicked out of the JA.. You don't want that to happen to you, do ya? If I would've lost it like I almost did a dozen times, I woulnd't be posting here and now.. believe me when I say, you DON'T want that to happen.. anyway... -Peace out my fellow students- _______________ [ Honorable mentions: aph3x | Milamber | Bail Hope Belouve | Jaiko D'Kana | Rosered | JediEthic | Mike/JJ/TheKing | Kensei | Dane | Gradius | Thomas Skywalker | Pink Floyd | Setementor | Steinin | Odan-Wei ] [ Owner of: MetaDust's 500th comment! | Eica's 700th comment! | Pink Floyd's 666th, 999th, 1200th and 1337th comment! | DarkRyu's 400th comment! | Redeye's 1st comment! | Cow's 1111st comment! | Rufusan's 75th comment! | Wicek's 3300th and 3400th comment! | Dash Starlight's 2000th comment! | Piccolo's 3400th comment! | Takaru's 300th comment! | Senor Hat's 900th comment! | Rytandus' 4160th comment! | The first ever awarded, the original, the one and only, Catphin Award!!1 ] "Music expresses that which can not be put in to words but can not remain silent." |
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Carve - Student 
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Now see, personally, I'm a bit torn on the whole subject. On the one hand, I realize that the Jedi Academy is as much about camaraderie and fun as it is about education. On the other hand, I think that there are places where you can just goof off (forums/profiles, IRC, etc). When I first started here, the general atmosphere was much more strict - not because of any particular rules laid down, but rather the students saw the Jedi Academy as just that: An Academy. They, thus, felt that a certain level of maturity and serious behaviour was warranted. As an example, duels in the Matrix (back in Jedi Outcast) were very linear. One person would stay up until they lost, then the next two in line would move in and that was the accepted way of doing things. It was very organized. Now it seems that it's whoever runs in fastest gets the duel. Now, granted, I do this myself - but don't call me hypocritical. Rather, I'm simply adjusting with the times. As my Master taught me, adjustment is the key aspect to this game. Still, I feel a certain longing for those days when everything was taken a bit more seriously and there was more emphasis on learning. Classes were often filled and people on the servers were always: • Practicing their dueling • Discussing tactics with others • Learning from their Masters With the occasional GUN FFAs and whatnot (might I add that the emphasis towards guns and non-NF-dueling has increased quite a good deal in our servers compared to a year-and-a-half ago, which I find laudable). Everything was still geared towards learning - and generally the attitude in classes was sober (except Mike) and attentive. Now, maybe these are just the ramblings of an old(er) fogie at a "younger generation" of Jedi, but personally I feel, and have always felt, that there is a time and a place for silliness, and while the time may vary for many of us, I don't believe the place is in class or on our FFA servers (servers which, might I add as a final point, are there for training.) _______________ © |
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Kainz00r - Jedi Knight 
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I don't think Anakin would rocket a room full of duellers. I think he means the sorta stuff friends do like randomly lame each other every now and then just for the plain humour of it. Personally i think some bloke coming along and blowing me sky high when im doing nothing else is pretty amusing, and i'd laugh at it, rather than shout about laming and all that. But if I was busy with something it would irritate me, but if people can see your busy they wouldn't so that sort of thing anyway. I can see how this on a huge scale wouldn't have a great effect, but every now and then it's just a bit of fun. _______________ Fervent supporter of duelling - leave a message if you would like to battle! Married to Masta. |
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Zertz - Student 
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I couldn't agree with me more. _______________ Some friends wear pants, some don't. |
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Henkes - Student 
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I Couldn't agree more to HW! Yeah it is 'just' a game, but we are real people with real feelings. I try to treat people in here the same way I do with people I meet, or have already met in RL. Fun is one of the big aspects of this place but don't let your fun spoil it for other players... Yours Faithfully, Henkes _______________ Get on your feet and do the Funky Alfonzo! |
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Squibit - Student 
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Quote: Thanks for calling me a n00b and lamer squibit. I didn't call you a n00b or lamer... Quote: This sounds to me very much like the sort of thinking that n00bs and lamers are made of. What I meant by this is that i have often heard lamers say things like this as an excuse after laming "Muhahah i rocketed the whole room for duelers" "Yeah and you had better never do it again or you will be banned" "What? It was just fun, we are all here to have fun, don't go all serious on me " That sort of thing. I didn't mean that you are a lamer because you think it, i meant that you should be carful saying things like that as others may agree with that sort of thought but take it too far (further than you would ever do) Quote: If you are trying to change my words.. please gtfo. Ok I have no idea what gtfo means but I assume its some sort of curse, I don;t know what you mean by change your words, i copy/pasted that exact sentance. Quote: And NO that is not what i meant. Huh what isn't what you meant? I didn't try to explain what you meant by the quote. or did you not mean to type that? Quote: Thanks GG. i'm done, and now yeah you pissed me off, like you always try to. I am truly sorry I had no intention of "pissing you off" at all, as I said I was trying to warn others not to take things to far not attacking you and if it came across like that i appologise... I always try to... wtf? When why didn't you tell me? Last i heard you tried to piss me off with the light thing Heh BTW: I really found that quite funny and didn't hold any ill feelings towards you _______________ Quote: fiZZe: its SIR Fizzy Fluffy :p Quote: FiZZ[JAK]: that was what I call a counter Ah, things you only ever expect to hear once
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Hardwired - Retired 
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Lets keep is civil. Shall we? Now then. This is just a game. Very true. But real people play that game. And as such a certian level of respect is required. If we didn't respect the rules and each other there would be no point to having the JA. It would all just end up as another mess where people would be unhappy to hang out. The JA may just be based around a game, but seeing as it has been around for 2 years just shows that it is to be respected. And the same goes for it's members. /HW _______________ ::Nothing wrong with a little shooting.....as long as the right people get shot:: |
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Anakin Skywalker - Ex-Student
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Quote: But poeple, sometimes, take this game too serious, it's just a game anyways, and we are here to have fun? EEEEEK! This sounds to me very much like the sort of thinking that n00bs and lamers are made of. Sure its a game, and sure we are all here to have fun. But if you having fun stops others from having fun, that is when it has gone too far. Thanks for calling me a n00b and lamer squibit. If you are trying to change my words.. please gtfo. And NO that is not what i meant. Thanks GG. i'm done, and now yeah you pissed me off, like you always try to. _______________ I killed them. I killed them all. They're dead, every single one of them. And not just the men, but the women and the children, too! They're like animals, and I slaughtered them like animals! I HATE THEM! One day I will be the strongest Jedi ever, I will even know how to bring poeple back from death. This comment was edited by Anakin Skywalker on Aug 30 2004 02:14pm. |
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Kainz00r - Jedi Knight
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Quote: EEEEEK! This sounds to me very much like the sort of thinking that n00bs and lamers are made of. Sure its a game, and sure we are all here to have fun. But if you having fun stops others from having fun, that is when it has gone too far. But between friends it's ok, I mean Aiden will come blast me with his armory and i'll make my real shabby retaliation and get blasted into a neat little pile of dust, and it's just for a bit of fun. Neither of us mind if one randomly comes along and shoots the other up (Unless we're busy with something, like talking, training etc.) These random fights are stuff like that make the game fun for us _______________ Fervent supporter of duelling - leave a message if you would like to battle! Married to Masta. |
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