| 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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Zertz - Student 
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After reading this post it made me think, damn I'm hungry. After eating some nachos I looked at my watch and calibrated it to the computer time. _______________ Some friends wear pants, some don't. |
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Italian Ice - Student 
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After reading this i started thinkin weather or not i've been disrespecting people. Personally i dont think i have, but, i will from now on be more carefull and think more about what i post/say/do. _______________ It's funny how many people know they have the right to remain silent, yet never do. |
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Zertz - Student
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Your two bolding types are too similar, otherwise well put. EDIT: Just realized post date. LOL _______________ Some friends wear pants, some don't. This comment was edited by Zertz on Aug 29 2004 04:36am. |
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3th - Retired 
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i agree with the sentiment, but i don't see it. guess i'm lucky enough to be around a lot of nice people here. i hope things get better for you angel _______________ this is the internet, be serious damn it! |
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student 
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Quote: lol i like how everyone says nice post when someone posts something bad but if something good is posted it barely gets any comments and is forgotten just a observation i made over the past 2yrs almost you mean this post is ABOUT something bad, instead of that this post is just bad, right?  _______________ 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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Monteeeeeee - Nugget 
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lol i like how everyone says nice post when someone posts something bad but if something good is posted it barely gets any comments and is forgotten just a observation i made over the past 2yrs almost _______________ If you add me to MSN, tell me who you are
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AngelD'Kana - Ex-Student 
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Quote: Of course I agree with this, but I'm hoping you're not referring to my Newspost at Nine post here? Dont worry bail like i said i didnt gear this to any one person, i have seen alot of things which have ticked me off regarding the subject and that is why i posted it. All in fun between friends does not constitue disrespect and would not have prompted me to write this so don't worry Bail in no way was i referring to u _______________ 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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Jake Kainite - Student 
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Yeah kiddies, dissrespect is bad, but a bit of friendly competition and rivalry is ok it what makes us human.... _______________ Apprenctice of Jedi Master Ascari (deceased) Descended from a line of great Jedi Will argue any point of view from any side
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Sfire - Student 
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awesome post Angel. I agree 100% _______________ |Sfire - Padawan to MOTREC, Gradius| |Owner of Motrec's and Gradius's 999th Comments! Also Smily's 5001 comment and 3th's 1903 comment! Also, cannot forget to mention the proud owner of Gradius' 3000th comment!| |
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Henkes - Student 
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Good Post Angel! _______________ Get on your feet and do the Funky Alfonzo! |
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Stimpski - Student 
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This post has been certified Grade AAA for Educating. _______________ Stimpski (formerly known as DeathScythe many, many moons ago.) JA Forum ID - 3988 <insert generic &/OR witty tagline here> |
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Tido - Student 
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/me stands and claps This post gets a Tido Stamp of Rawkness . This comment was edited by Tido on Aug 14 2004 02:32pm. |
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Kainz00r - Jedi Knight 
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Yeah really nice post, I personally see respect as the most important thing for a member of the JA, and i'm glad to say that i'm rarely dissapointed. _______________ Fervent supporter of duelling - leave a message if you would like to battle! Married to Masta. |
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Axion - Student 
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Awesome Post Angel. I agree totally. _______________ Axion - Yeah. |
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student
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Of course I agree with this, but I'm hoping you're not referring to my Newspost at Nine post here? I know, I'm quite ... rude to Gradius there, but it's all part of the joke, he is aware of it. It's like how we all joke with Jacen sometimes. So I hope this thread hasn't clicked your button. But I wholeheartedly agree on fighting eachother and stuff. That just doesn't do anyone any good. Also, I'd like to point out to all people who haven't taken the time to read the entire post (I know you're out there! ) that ignoring is not the way.If they are pushing your buttons, then point out that they are doing so. Most of the time, they have no idea that they have hurted you. Also, I would advise not running to the JAK+ immediately. Since if this person was joking, you could get this person banned for it. And think about it, would you like to get banned for just joking? _______________ 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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Jaiko D'Kana - Student 
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Great Post Angel, I believe respect is a very imporatant thing. Especially in such a community as ours. Good Job Take Care -JaikoD'Kana- _______________ The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind. William James (1842 - 1910) |
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Angel is my hero. <3 |
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JamesF1 - Student 
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Quote: Great post, Angel! You're one of the only people whose uber long posts I actually bother to read. No offense, anyone else with a long post.  Ditto. Great post Angel. _______________ Website |
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Thomasooo - Student 
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Great post, Angel! You're one of the only people whose uber long posts I actually bother to read. No offense, anyone else with a long post. _______________ In the navy and LOVING it!
Recipient of comment no. 1000 and heart-warming words from Ataris!
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VirusD - Student 
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yeah good post _______________ '** I hated going to weddings. All the grandmas would poke me saying "You're next". They stopped that when I started doing it to them at funerals.**' '**On going to war over religion: "You're basically killing each other to see who's got the better imaginary friend.**" '**I Dont Lie! I Just Bend And Illustrate The Truth A Little**' - By me when talking to a friend. |
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Iceman - away- - Student |
Good post! |
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Antares - Student 
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Great post Angel, agreed at 100% _______________ "only two things are infinite: Human stupidity and the universe. And i'm not sure about the latter" Albert Einstein Proud padawan to Obi-Wan Kenobi, Brother to Tido, Setementor, Jalune and Jana-Johauna This comment was edited by Antares on Aug 14 2004 07:26am. |
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Fire - Student 
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Well said Angel, well said |
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Acey Spadey - Student 
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*noddles* Beware those with the "I'm right and I'm not listening to you" attitude.. if someone takes this path.. dont'shout to push the point.. take a step back and let them think what they want to.. everyone has a opinion.. even though it may and most likely differ from yours. don't take offence by this as you can't control it.. any troubles whatso ever.. Take a step back and try to look at it from the other person's point of view...maybe there have suffered somehow and their only releash is by projecting it upon others.. who knows. Hell I even don't know how I think. ^_^ _______________ .Lag Bro to Xanatos. Adopted Twin to Bubu. Big-Brother to SmilyKrazy ---- JATSRAD Guru, JASE Member, JA SP Mod Staff ---- The Order of the Stick -- Big thanks to Mango for my avatar -- Quote: Sometimes you've got to specifically go out of your way to get into trouble. It's called fun.
Quote: (Random hella old quote) <Fizz of Belouve> .. in sovjet russia, cereals spit at YOU!
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xAnAtOs - Student |
Good post Angel, agreed _______________ Brother to Luke Skywalker and (SKX) Dark Blade
Lag Brother to Acey Spadey 
Jools is my best friend.
<Henkes> nebody feeling like abusing me with a lightsaber?|+Smilykrazy grabs Gradius, beats the living CRAP out of him, then throws him into a huge vat of ACID |
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