Following Habermas, this forum thread is created for guild members and the general SOT player membership to explore information about the guild, Be Still (short name), as well as topics of mutual interest to guild and general game players. Read here for information about public spheres: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_sphere

As such, the guild, Be Still, is constructed in accordance with Habermas' criteria:

1. Disregard of Status. In Be Still, all guildies are elevated to officer status as soon as they demonstrate activity in one or more of the following ways: a minimum guild contribution (10), progress in the game (daily check-in and leveling up), and/or participation in guild activities, such as chat, MP runs, or discussion in this forum. As officers, all guildies have the ability to recruit other players, and are protected from being kicked by anyone other than the leader. As lead, Elharith concerns herself with protecting the rights and privileges of all guildies, in order to provide everyone with an equal opportunity to express opinions in guild, and have a pleasurable playing experience.

2. Domain of Common Concern. The SOT game is our domain of common concern. Here is a place where guildies and other game players can express their opinions, unfettered by criticism, about their game experience, and how they believe it benefits them, or could be improved. We encourage the discussion, while likewise requesting everyone to refrain from personal attacks (ad hominem) in their posts and discussion. Respectful listening and inquiry accomplishes more to move the game experience forward than mere criticism. If criticism is offered, please accompany it by a suggestion for how you would improve the thing you criticize.

3. Inclusivity. While the guild, Be Still, is comprised of a certain number of members, it is our guild mission to be as inclusive as we can in our play. This means we invite other SOT players to guild runs; we participate in non-guild MP runs where needed or requested; we offer rescue assistance where availability and skills allow; we congratulate all players on their accomplishments, not just our own; and we invite all SOT players to engage in this public sphere and town hall located in this forum. In an effort to generate inclusivity, Elharith regularly interacts with other guild leads and members in order to get to know those who are in other guilds. She also encourages Be Still guild players to do likewise.

Other guild information:
We offer a mix of advanced level players and new players. Our advanced players are devoted to helping new players develop their skills. For this reason, we believe Be Still offers the best playing experience available to new players in the game.
We offer frequent communication from lead to guild players to keep all players apprised of current happenings within the guild.
The lead, Elharith, has an open door policy for all players to contact her about any in-game (or even non-game) concerns, and for this reason accepts all friend requests.
We recognize that game drama happens, but we promise to attempt to keep it to a dull roar through communication.

Questions? Concerns? Comments? Bring it up here, or contact Elharith.

Happy gaming.

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