Seeing the KS interaction was disappointing. I want to say this now, just for clarity and transparency:
I think I began my subscription back in the second week following the open registration. I poured a lot of money, time, and dedication into my account and genuinely want to see the site thrive. I created guides and bug reports, suggestions and bug workarounds, attempted to rekindle old forum games, all for the sake of boosting engagement and making the site for fun for others and myself.
I am not leaving LW, but as of today I am canceling my subscription. Things could have been handled a lot better in the interactions, but the users are frustrated. If the staff is burnt out or currently privately discussing things, a small word or note would mean the world to everyone. I want everyone to have a pleasant experience on LW, but even as someone who has put so much faith and trust and effort into this game, this was incredibly disheartening to see.
I wish everyone well moving forward, and I hope to see the site make a comeback at some point in the future. If it is a matter of muse, I hope that passion returns. If it is a matter of time, I hope schedules open up. If it is a matter of money, well. . . A sale or something would have been a good idea. Maybe posting a fundraiser once communication has been established and concerns addressed? As it stands, it seems I'm not alone in feeling uncomfortable providing any additional monetary support to the site unless changes are made.
We are still here because we care. We like the site, we love our wolves. If help is needed, it has to be asked for or made apparent. It may seem daunting to deal with rising tensions, but there are many who would like to help to keep the game alive and running. Constructive criticisms and genuine concerns are not attacks, and while again, frustrations are high and feelings of mistrust are valid, hostility towards staff will not bring forth positive change. As disappointed as I am, I know there are still two sides to this situation, and there may be something we as players are not aware of that has led to delays and silence. But the staff have to acknowledge that imposing continued silence will only hurt rather than help things in the long run.
And please be patient with our community mods and managers. I don't mean to speculate, but I am sure that in their case they may not be allowed to respond to certain things for the time being.
That all being said, I will continue to update my own guides and interact with others on the forums or Discord. I am sad to cancel my membership, and the state of the game and the state of things has really ramped up my anxiety. LW is my biggest hyperfixation and comfort right now. I do not say these things or cancel my membership lightly. I will be happy to renew it in the future if things are mended, but at this point I don't know what that would look like.
PZM
