I don't really know where to begin, so I guess I'll just start somewhere.
The reason I have not responded until now, is largely because I didn't think it would do any good. I was being talked to and characterized in ways that were not conducive to productive discussion. How do I respond to some of the things that were said?
I do feel that Nay's initial comments were, if not a threat, at the very least, an attempt to leverage what he does for this guild to get what he wanted.
Swole wrote:Nay, I have to say, that sounded damn close to a threat and if that's how you were intending it, it's bullshit.
I purposely said, "if" because I was not sure and if Nay would have in any way indicated that his comments were not a threat, and that he did not intend to stop tanking, this could have ended. If his response had been what it was in his "jump the gun" post, I would have gladly apologized for misinterpreting his post, but based on the response it initially received, I felt it confirmed what I wrote.
As for Usha sicking me on you, Nay, nothing could be further from the truth. As he stated, there was a previous post that I told him I agreed with and he asked me to post here. The words and feelings expressed in my post, were mine and mine alone. Nothing regarding this issue was ever discussed between the two of us, except that he wanted me to approach you to work things out. Unfortunately, I'm a pussy.
As for the charge that I get mad because Nay won't help me, that is not accurate. My biggest frustration is that you want to act like an officer and a leader when you want the responsibility, but when you don't feel like it, you don't feel compelled to act as such. That's it. Nothing personal, I don't hold any grudge over the shoulders, and I'm certainly not gunning to get you out of the guild.
As a matter of fact, you are one of the people I most enjoy playing with. I still say, "Yesss!" in your signature style, I respect your opinion on warriors as much as anyone, and when you are tanking I have supreme confidence in your ability.
The example I used with Cleet and Gorehowl was not intended to downplay anything you did, just to point to an example of Usha being consistent with PVE loot priority.
As for the me as resto conflict we had, we talked for quite a while, but neither of us was hearing what the other was saying. My schedule doesn't permit me to be "The" resto druid. I knew I could not be depended on for 90% of the raids and did not want me absence to leave you guys lacking the HOTs that you wanted. This was before daily quests and with my schedule I didn't feel I would be able to afford to respec in my off time to arena the way I wanted. I have said numerous times I don't mind healing, and if that's what is needed, I will do it. Dailies have afforded me that luxury that I previously felt denied of.
All of this is a waste though Nay, if you walk away. If this whole thing is about a distrust between the two of us, then please know that I hold no ill will for you. You may chose not to believe it, but I can do no more to change your mind. I accept your apology for your comments and will extend one of my own. I apologize if I misunderstood your initial comments and for the unforeseen impact and I would also like to apologize to all the other officers for being drug into this.
I am far from perfect as an officer, and this thread proves it. I have felt horrible for two days because of this thread and all I can say is that I acted with no ulterior motives and certainly did not anticipate things reaching this magnitude.
-Swole