[quote author=Xenaero link=topic=528.msg5287#msg5287 date=1320915045]<br />I have a say in the IDL, and I am not playing actively. Why am I on the board? Bones asked me to! I guess because I&#039;ve played a lot and know a lot and think a lot and whine a lot. Thing is, what reason would I not have to give input and opinion on whatever? It&#039;s up to other people if they want to take it into consideration.<br /><br />It sounds to me like the people arguing that you shouldn&#039;t have a say in the IDL if you don&#039;t play in it for a length of time are the same type of people that would subvert and manipulate the votes and choices board members generally make and twist them for their own benefit. I do not see an issue in experienced, weathered veterans (Take hatred for instance) pitching in on matters that can affect a wide variety of players. Because they&#039;re capable of standing back and asking &#039;How would this affect everyone / these angles /etc&#039; instead of stroking their Jafar beard and selfishly voting for what would tip the scales in their favor in the season ahead.<br /><br />I do not believe there is a middle ground. One or the other!<br /><br />I would like to echo Beast&#039;s entire post, basically. Dude owned the thread. If the board/commissioner doesn&#039;t want your opinion, they/he doesn&#039;t want it. I think that&#039;s the deal.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />I agree with DD<br /><br />(Thought I would add, what if the President of the United states and congress said fuck you your not in congress just stfu we know whats best yes us few ppl in charge are the most knowledgeable about everything......its bullshit listen to all and do whats best for all) Maybe a bad example because I think congress does w/e the fuck they want to benefit themselves anyway..but it shouldn&#039;t be like that