Changes to the Stormrage Guild system

[Tal]

I agree that there is a potential problem, but I think this is an utterly bad solution.  What you propose, Tal, seems far different from what we had in beta that worked so well.[right][snapback]64252[/snapback][/right]

Actually the only power you had in Beta that you don't now possess is the abillity promote someone. If a guild member is an established member of the community or a friend of an established Lurker (such as yourself) they will get promoted to Lurker. I'm still trying to maintain the easy going guild we had in Beta while still protecting the best interests of the Guild.

People in the guild should be limited to posters on the forum.  If we don't want them in one, we don't want them in the other.  I can live with having a period of initiation if you believe such is necessary, but beyond that I ask you to reconsider making any changes to the guild structure.
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I really don't see how an inititation period is any different than what I have already proposed. If a someone from the Lurker Lounge purchases WoW they will be welcomed into the Guild and promoted to Lurker. If it is a friend of a Lurker they too will be welcomed and promoted. The difference lies in that I am encouraging Lurkers to invite folks that they meet in the game into the fold if they feel like the candidates could be Lurkers. If they don't work out then a Officer or myself will boot them. Officers will be "mentors" to those new to the game but will also help to mediate any issues that come up between Lurkers. I'd much rather have a low key system in place now than have to be heavy handed when a real problem develops. :)

Was there any in-game incident that led you this decision?
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There were actually several incidents that I won't discuss publically that lead me to this decision.