Hi,
So, I don't think I really need to explain what's going on - I stated an opinion on a place that isn't Flight Rising, and now lots of people are pretty angry, calling for me to be fired, etc. We all know this. I have always been very matter-of-fact, so here's how it is: I will be stepping down from my role as an administrator, and distancing myself from the fine people who make this website, effective immediately. While my personal opinions are not the opinions of Stormlight Workshop or anyone involved in the creation of Flight Rising, they do reflect on both if I hold a position as an administrator. So, I'm not going to anymore.
As far as what I feel regarding the matter, I was asked if I would ever date a transgendered person, and my response was needlessly harsh and offensive, and for that, I am sorry. While I think had I worded things better it might have been taken as I'd intended, it doesn't help the fact that I messed up, and that the situation demands immediate action. More than anything else, I don't want anyone to feel like they're unsafe here, or that they'll be ostracized for their personal opinion, or that there's some administrator who may not respect them. Flight Rising is an awesome game with awesome people making it, and I am unwilling to impede its progress by continuing to play an active role as an administrator.
Again, I am truly sorry to anyone I may have offended by what I said. I hadn't intended to offend anyone, I promise; I simply failed in that regard. I clearly have a misunderstanding of certain terminology, and my statement was made out of ignorance.
The truth of it is, I never was very good with speaking in a public setting. I recognize that fully now. Please do not allow what I said to reflect on the Flight Rising staff - it was me that said it, and all of the blame should fall on me alone.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to make games for you. It's been a fun experience, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I only ask forgiveness on the part of the rest of the staff; they absolutely do not deserve to be painted with the same brush, and I hope moving forward that Flight Rising remains a fun, safe, and comfortable community for everyone involved.
If you have any other questions for me, want to talk it out, or would like a personal apology, I'd like to invite you to send me an E-mail at sirthrage@gmail.com. I wish all of you the best.
So, I don't think I really need to explain what's going on - I stated an opinion on a place that isn't Flight Rising, and now lots of people are pretty angry, calling for me to be fired, etc. We all know this. I have always been very matter-of-fact, so here's how it is: I will be stepping down from my role as an administrator, and distancing myself from the fine people who make this website, effective immediately. While my personal opinions are not the opinions of Stormlight Workshop or anyone involved in the creation of Flight Rising, they do reflect on both if I hold a position as an administrator. So, I'm not going to anymore.
As far as what I feel regarding the matter, I was asked if I would ever date a transgendered person, and my response was needlessly harsh and offensive, and for that, I am sorry. While I think had I worded things better it might have been taken as I'd intended, it doesn't help the fact that I messed up, and that the situation demands immediate action. More than anything else, I don't want anyone to feel like they're unsafe here, or that they'll be ostracized for their personal opinion, or that there's some administrator who may not respect them. Flight Rising is an awesome game with awesome people making it, and I am unwilling to impede its progress by continuing to play an active role as an administrator.
Again, I am truly sorry to anyone I may have offended by what I said. I hadn't intended to offend anyone, I promise; I simply failed in that regard. I clearly have a misunderstanding of certain terminology, and my statement was made out of ignorance.
The truth of it is, I never was very good with speaking in a public setting. I recognize that fully now. Please do not allow what I said to reflect on the Flight Rising staff - it was me that said it, and all of the blame should fall on me alone.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to make games for you. It's been a fun experience, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I only ask forgiveness on the part of the rest of the staff; they absolutely do not deserve to be painted with the same brush, and I hope moving forward that Flight Rising remains a fun, safe, and comfortable community for everyone involved.
If you have any other questions for me, want to talk it out, or would like a personal apology, I'd like to invite you to send me an E-mail at sirthrage@gmail.com. I wish all of you the best.
Flight Rising Games/Interactivity Programmer ♪♫