Originally Posted by omgwhokillme
I actually have the letter that the leader of the raid wrote when she quit wow.. let me dig it up....Since I leaded and participated in the infamous funeral crashing, I have received a lot of feedback up until even yesturday. The feedback has been divided evenly between the people who supported it and the people who condemned it. I must be honest: even during the very night the event occured, I knew it was a bad idea.
I had to gain a sense of confidence in my actions to stand up against the constant tells and posts I received that told me how awful it was. This was so I could keep playing this game and not feel guilty. Unfortunatly, I could not keep the facade up and I had to face that what I did was very low and very wrong. I apologize for what I did.
When it comes down to it, the friends we make playing this game are the most fun aspect of the game. We spend a lot of time raiding or pvping together and, suprisingly enough, get to know one another quite well. The loss of a friend in-game can easily be just as difficult as losing a friend in real life. Doing anything to disrupt any type of memorial for the deceased is utterly disrespectful. SN realizes this, even if the entire guild does not admit it.
The event has torn our guild apart. Those who did not participate in it were shocked at our actions and over time, left to a more positive guild. Those that did either admited it was wrong and forced themselves away from those that supported it and eventually left for a more positive guild. Those that say they support it realize what they did was something of which they should be ashamed. Since the event, a lot of the people I have enjoyed gaming with have left for other guilds, many of which left because of the schism the event caused. The game is no longer fun without those that made it fun. Having had many good and fun players move on because of the event made the game a lot less fun. The ones that stayed are too combative and cruel to create a healthy and enjoyable guild experience. The fact that my friends moving on has ruined the game simplyh emphasizes how important the relationships we form while playing this game truly are. We play this game for positive reasons, something so negative can do nothing but ruin the experience for the victims and the perpetrators.
The many tells I received against the funeral crashing only pointed out the truth of this situation. I feel I must reiterate that the relationships we form over WoW are just as powerful as the relationships we form with schoolmates, roomates, friends, and family. What we did was wrong and I, personally, apologize.
I cannot play a game that reminds me of something so reprehensible. So farewell, and have fun.