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Matt0708

Matt0708

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By Innue

~Of Leaders and Legends~

The RSB has always been a place of controversy. And, many come to it, regardless of the realization. Some come for that reason alone, the thrill of the fight. Some come to seek fame or glory. Or, some just come on a whim.

A dynamic group of people is here, all vastly different, even though it isn't always seen. Sadly, because of this, there are a lot of issues.

Ranking threads, another saddening fact, sometimes cause these issues. Deeds from the past put people on these Legendary Lists for events that happened long ago.

Yes, it is history, but there is a point to where things become nearly unchangeable. What is my point to this then? Simple, I am hoping to uncloud a window.

Ranking threads have put the people of the RSB in an order, rarely going past 20. However, I have seen many of these 'great' leaders and events in action....

Sadly, people put to much focus on one time events, or just a liking to a person. Skills that others have are left on the sidelines because they aren't 'known' well enough to be on a list.

I am especially focusing on the Top Leaders and Legends sections. People rank people highly, very often, for reasons I find wrong.

Numbers mean little to me. They are merely a statistic that measures ONE aspect of a group, person, item, etc. Only a deep and comprehensive look gives a truly more accurate representation.

Legendary lists I have always viewed with a bit of disdain, merely because there are people that are forgotten because they didn't 'make a change', yet were still very skilled at what they did, sometimes more skilled (by my opinion), than the people that are on those lists.

This carries over quite effectively to leadership lists. Many people rank Leaders and clans for numerical threats. Yes, from a Ladder Ranking, it is good... it gives a statistical overview of their strength

28-Jan-2013 20:06:16 - Last edited on 28-Jan-2013 22:15:36 by Matt0708

Matt0708

Matt0708

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~Of Legends and Leaders Continued~
When I gauge someone's skill in my mind, I look at a lot more than the past. Something that I think is overlooked, is a look at how they convey themselves now.

I know a number of absolutely splendid leaders that do not ever seek to gain the membership of clans like The Black Dragons, yet, in my honest opinion, are far better than many of the larger clans.

I am not saying there is anything wrong with a large clan, but size is not something that SHOULD matter, yet people always make it large issue. Sure, a clan doesn't have 90+ people in it, yet... the leadership and the clan aren't as great as a clan that does....

It takes a large jump of the imagination to really make it over to connect the size with the skill of the leader and clan. Yet, people seem to do it all of the time.

There are a number of great leaders that I feel are overlooked, just because people don't see them as 'experienced' with numbers are another person is. As well, many of the great 'leaders' and 'RSBans' are ranked because they are well known on the news threads... often by bumping and posting.

This leaves a number of people back in obscurity, wondering what they did wrong and those people did right. Unfortunately, that question has yet to be answered by those asking it, because they never did anything wrong. They had their own style.... their own goals... their own personality.

As well, just because you get along with someone, does NOT mean that they are a great person. People often rank people of similar minds together, as they agree.

Again, I have an issue with this. That leaves the people who are of singular opinions alone once again. Those are often the people that should be listened too.

28-Jan-2013 20:06:39 - Last edited on 28-Jan-2013 22:16:44 by Matt0708

Matt0708

Matt0708

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~Of Legends and Leaders Continued~
Even though I have my own opinions, I greatly value a differing opinion far greater than I value an similar opinion to my own.

This is something I think people should think very hard about. It is splendid to have someone agree with you, but it is twice as great to improve your ideas... your skills... anything, because someone pointed out what was wrong or flawed in it.

I have always believed this and often give my positions of power to people I don't always agree with. It forms a larger picture.

However, I am a bit alone in this view, which is something I feel hurts the ranking lists. How does it relate? Easy. People do not give the people who made those areas of improvements visible the credit they deserve.

I know a number of you may be wonder how I would rank people, because I seem to have such a strong viewpoint. It is not something I can do off the top of my head, nor... would is last long.

Why wouldn't it last long? Simply because people are always changing. There are many people on these lists and been there for ages, yet many leaders who may have surpassed them in skill are behind them because people fear change.

Again, this is saddening, as there are numerous leaders who I feel have surpassed many of the former 'Greats' of the RSB, yet WILL continued to sit in the back because of former grandeur.

I believe it is about time that some of the people in the back get credit for what they did... as well as the people that are surpassing each other in skill every day.

For those of you who fit this profile, I appreciate your work, and may you one day get your just deserts.

~Innue (Ryuunosuke Takeshi - Warrior Dragon of the Herald)
~Rei no Shi (Spiritual Death)

28-Jan-2013 20:07:16 - Last edited on 28-Jan-2013 22:18:50 by Matt0708

Matt0708

Matt0708

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"What is behind the couch in the RSB lounge?"
Ever heard of ducks mysteriously being behind couches and then taking over the world?
Certain sightings in the RSB lounge page 81-82 (Thread 2) have lead to the assumption
that the Ducks are after that couch. Not only are they numerous, but wealthy
in items such as phats. What do we do?

We do it the Redneck way and shoot anything that moves. The ducks are obviously
weak against guns and other fire arm projectiles. But they have incomprehensable
wealth, meaning they could have an a-bomb up their sleaves? What are we to do?
How bout a code red from national homeland security. So everyone put on your
helmets and roll around on the ground screaming *Quack Quack Quack*. This of
course will only attract the ducks to you. I just hope you do it because the majority
of you that read this I dislike. Maybe the Ducks are upset over the Ann Frank
criticism? All of you have probaly seen the modern Diary of Ann Frank and if you will
remember that she made a story about Mrs. Quack. This could have upsetted the
Ducks very highly, since we could've been saying very bad vulgar things in duck
language. Apology might cover up the issue, but there are very rich so they will be
to stuck up to care.

If you see a duck, Panic! It will be utterly confused by *his and mimic your panicing.
Then the other ducks will hear that duck and panic as well. So just do non-stop
panicing and we'll all live through the night. No telling* about the morning though.
We'll most likely die, so its a waste. Happy Dieing!!!
QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!Q
UACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUA
CK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK
!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!Q
UACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!QUACK!



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