OakRidge Brigade (New Leaf Branch)

vampiricrogue said:
You do not have to if you don't want to you know. Its just a way to centralize and know which people you can trust, and who will actually help you that wouldn't stab you in the back. That is a good safety quality in my eyes.
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Stabbing in the back? No offense, but that just creates some paranoia that who ever is not in the group is someone who will potentially be an awful person whose goal is to back stab, not have a good time. You don't need to be in some exclusive club to have a good experience. Get to know the people you want to invite to your town so you can lower your risk of bad things happening. It's a chance we all take, and I don't need to be in a special group to do so.
 
An Animal Crossing clan, interesting concept. Seems like it could work well. On the flip side it could also end up being a bunch of elitist individuals. I have seen things like this go both ways.

So my question really is who screens the screeners? How are the leaders/founders accountable?

I am not trying to discredit the leaders or the concept I am just trying to understand it more. This is coming from my RL experience in things of a similar nature.

I hope you don't take offense to my inquiry.

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I forgot to add that this can also be a good way for someone to gain power over others - Start the Clan and declare supreme dictatorship. Doesn't mean the intent is not good but we all know the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

AGAIN, Not try to offend or judge - just pointing out some observation from my experience
 
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Please don't hate on me, but I gotta say this...

Although this seems like an okay idea from the outset, this idea of a blacklist concerns me. There are two sides to every story, and this "name and shame" idea, in my opinion, could cause a lot of trouble.

Also...

It is a group of people who specialize in nothing but making sure that people enjoy the game to its fullest extent.
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To me, this description fits The Bell Tree as a whole. I wouldn't like to think the people on this forum don't aim to achieve the exact same thing. With that in mind, it seems the only purpose of this club is "exclusivity", which creates heirarchy. While that might appeal to some people, I feel something like that could have the potential to divide TBT community (which seems to be flourishing atm). Personally, I don't need to be part of some exclusive club, and I certainly don't feel I need to "qualify" for membership in order for people on this forum to WiFi with me.

I don't want to cause any offence by this, I'm just offering my humble opinion.
 
Thanks for the Blacklist. Ill now check with whom I wifi with wont be in the blacklist. From either games.
 
Rue said:
Stabbing in the back? No offense, but that just creates some paranoia that who ever is not in the group is someone who will potentially be an awful person whose goal is to back stab, not have a good time. You don't need to be in some exclusive club to have a good experience. Get to know the people you want to invite to your town so you can lower your risk of bad things happening. It's a chance we all take, and I don't need to be in a special group to do so.
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You are forgetting that you need to put your faith in the person to go into your land to begin with. You do that via trust, and with a list of people who was already proven worthy, you know you do not have to worry so much about the said people on that list, because they know how to ask and be polite, and not do things outside of what is acceptable. You do not have to be a member of this group to interact with them, nore do anything else. It is completely optional to join or not, so no, you do not have to be in the group at all.
Personally i feel your thinking to hard on the subject.

Sprout said:
An Animal Crossing clan, interesting concept. Seems like it could work well. On the flip side it could also end up being a bunch of elitist individuals. I have seen things like this go both ways.

So my question really is who screens the screeners? How are the leaders/founders accountable?

I am not trying to discredit the leaders or the concept I am just trying to understand it more. This is coming from my RL experience in things of a similar nature.

I hope you don't take offense to my inquiry.

**EDIT**

I forgot to add that this can also be a good way for someone to gain power over others - Start the Clan and declare supreme dictatorship. Doesn't mean the intent is not good but we all know the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

AGAIN, Not try to offend or judge - just pointing out some observation from my experience
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First answer: We are not a 'clan', we are a group. Clan just sounds TO extream for what we do... but yes, you are right that things can go both ways. HOWEVER, I have been a group and guild leader for over twenty years though various video games, and in real life i have been a leader in multiple sports, and events... even before that, I was the top in my class, and have been a shoulder for people to lean on all my life. I have the experience under my belt to continue to be a good leader for other people.

Second, about your screenings question: We risk our own town and hard work so you do not have to risk yours. Upon peoples attempts in joining--or even just wanting to hang out, we do go about and have a couple of in-game events, and watch how people react to them. The rest of the process is classified. (ooo... teasing. XD)

Third, your accountable question: We're not. Its just, and only me, that is offering that, because I am generious to at least attempt to make said 'victim' feel somewhat better if their hard work was destroyed froms ome other idiot out there.

fourth, yes it is alright to try and understand it, but i feel you are thinking to hard on this when obviously we were a success in City Folk.

Fifth, no, there will not be any 'supreme dictatorship.' To others who are ill experienced who throw their powers around like a bunch of dummies, yes, but the thing is the Oakridge Brigade does not take favor to egotistic blockheads. Were here to help people. Thats it.

Sixth, you saying 'your experience' over and over again like that does not make you look to good yourself. But as you said, even though your not that good at hiding it: 'Not try to offend or judge - just pointing out some observation from my experience'



Odette said:
Please don't hate on me, but I gotta say this...

Although this seems like an okay idea from the outset, this idea of a blacklist concerns me. There are two sides to every story, and this "name and shame" idea, in my opinion, could cause a lot of trouble.

Also...


To me, this description fits The Bell Tree as a whole. I wouldn't like to think the people on this forum don't aim to achieve the exact same thing. With that in mind, it seems the only purpose of this club is "exclusivity", which creates heirarchy. While that might appeal to some people, I feel something like that could have the potential to divide TBT community (which seems to be flourishing atm). Personally, I don't need to be part of some exclusive club, and I certainly don't feel I need to "qualify" for membership in order for people on this forum to WiFi with me.

I don't want to cause any offence by this, I'm just offering my humble opinion.
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"To me, this description fits The Bell Tree as a whole." Yes, because that is exactly what it is. The bell tree as a whole. Its a way to weed out the bad seeds. There is nothing "Exclusive" here. Ifthat were the case, the admins would have stopped us when we first began in City Folk. If the OakRidge Brigade was that big of a problem, trust me, they'd know about it, and do something. Believe me, they approved of us way back in 2008, and nothing bad has happened between the six years we have been around.
Also, once again, for the last time, it is volentary. Just because we exist does not mean you need to be a part of it.


ACking said:
Thanks for the Blacklist. Ill now check with whom I wifi with wont be in the blacklist. From either games.
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You're welcome ^_^

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Hamusuta said:
Can I join? :D
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We will have to trade friend codes, and hang out a couple days first.
 
vampiricrogue said:
You are forgetting that you need to put your faith in the person to go into your land to begin with. You do that via trust, and with a list of people who was already proven worthy, you know you do not have to worry so much about the said people on that list, because they know how to ask and be polite, and not do things outside of what is acceptable. You do not have to be a member of this group to interact with them, nore do anything else. It is completely optional to join or not, so no, you do not have to be in the group at all.
Personally i feel your thinking to hard on the subject.



First answer: We are not a 'clan', we are a group. Clan just sounds TO extream for what we do... but yes, you are right that things can go both ways. HOWEVER, I have been a group and guild leader for over twenty years though various video games, and in real life i have been a leader in multiple sports, and events... even before that, I was the top in my class, and have been a shoulder for people to lean on all my life. I have the experience under my belt to continue to be a good leader for other people.

Second, about your screenings question: We risk our own town and hard work so you do not have to risk yours. Upon peoples attempts in joining--or even just wanting to hang out, we do go about and have a couple of in-game events, and watch how people react to them. The rest of the process is classified. (ooo... teasing. XD)

Third, your accountable question: We're not. Its just, and only me, that is offering that, because I am generious to at least attempt to make said 'victim' feel somewhat better if their hard work was destroyed froms ome other idiot out there.

fourth, yes it is alright to try and understand it, but i feel you are thinking to hard on this when obviously we were a success in City Folk.

Fifth, no, there will not be any 'supreme dictatorship.' To others who are ill experienced who throw their powers around like a bunch of dummies, yes, but the thing is the Oakridge Brigade does not take favor to egotistic blockheads. Were here to help people. Thats it.

Sixth, you saying 'your experience' over and over again like that does not make you look to good yourself. But as you said, even though your not that good at hiding it: 'Not try to offend or judge - just pointing out some observation from my experience'





"To me, this description fits The Bell Tree as a whole." Yes, because that is exactly what it is. The bell tree as a whole. Its a way to weed out the bad seeds. There is nothing "Exclusive" here. Ifthat were the case, the admins would have stopped us when we first began in City Folk. If the OakRidge Brigade was that big of a problem, trust me, they'd know about it, and do something. Believe me, they approved of us way back in 2008, and nothing bad has happened between the six years we have been around.
Also, once again, for the last time, it is volentary. Just because we exist does not mean you need to be a part of it.




You're welcome ^_^

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We will have to trade friend codes, and hang out a couple days first.
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My friend-code is in my sig! I'll add you now!
 
vampiricrogue said:
First answer: We are not a 'clan', we are a group. Clan just sounds TO extream for what we do... but yes, you are right that things can go both ways. HOWEVER, I have been a group and guild leader for over twenty years though various video games, and in real life i have been a leader in multiple sports, and events... even before that, I was the top in my class, and have been a shoulder for people to lean on all my life. I have the experience under my belt to continue to be a good leader for other people.

Second, about your screenings question: We risk our own town and hard work so you do not have to risk yours. Upon peoples attempts in joining--or even just wanting to hang out, we do go about and have a couple of in-game events, and watch how people react to them. The rest of the process is classified. (ooo... teasing. XD)

Third, your accountable question: We're not. Its just, and only me, that is offering that, because I am generious to at least attempt to make said 'victim' feel somewhat better if their hard work was destroyed froms ome other idiot out there.

fourth, yes it is alright to try and understand it, but i feel you are thinking to hard on this when obviously we were a success in City Folk.

Fifth, no, there will not be any 'supreme dictatorship.' To others who are ill experienced who throw their powers around like a bunch of dummies, yes, but the thing is the Oakridge Brigade does not take favor to egotistic blockheads. Were here to help people. Thats it.

Sixth, you saying 'your experience' over and over again like that does not make you look to good yourself. But as you said, even though your not that good at hiding it: 'Not try to offend or judge - just pointing out some observation from my experience'
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Getting a bit defensive aren't you? At least that is the way it reads to me. Correct me if I am wrong. I wasn't judging you just seeing what you are really all about. You apparently took some offense to it.

You state I am not looking to good myself, Fact is, I am not the one recruiting people to my friends list or making a "Clan" with ranks and a pecking order. I help cool people everyday, asking nothing in return or wearing some self appointed rank. These things scream "Clan" - I highly doubt you mean to come across that way, but it does in my perception. You are also correct I do not have to join. I was asking about your "Group" to see if it was worth helping/promoting/interacting with.

It is my intent to continue to have a good time playing and helping those I can without needing to joining a "group" as you call it. I am always open to real people who can act like adults and treat people with respect. I will gladly give away anything I can to help those I play with.

I am sorry if you took offense to anything I said and I will go back to my "Not looking too good" world and let this thread stay on topic -
 
I just added you! Once you add me, I'll come over to your town!

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Grr, your town filled up too quickly! XP
Oh well, I should've expected that. XD
 
So there's no Dictatorship, and it's just a group?

You have yourself as leader, and you also have to join 3 group meetings to *qualify* for entry. That's not a promised crew slot, just a qualification. If you don't see this as some exclusive clan that goes around banning people on he-said she-sad, then you are blind.
 
I'm adding you right now, vampiricrogue! My friend code is 2423 - 2734 - 5869 ! Sorry if I seem a bit newbish >_<
 
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