Oh a locked topic! I knew some people would get butthurt about this but I hoped they would be a little less stupid about it.
So besides all the stuff already discussed, seems there's A LOT of misinformation going on around here. Let's clarify some things....
First and foremost, it should not take the threat of a ban to get someone to comply with sim rules. When things get to that point, to me it means the problem has already gone too far.
Second, people accuse us of ruining things because we removed someone who was supposedly popular, but if we did not take action against players who are breaking the rules, no matter how popular they are, wouldn't we be just like every other sim I hear people complain about out there, where the popular folks get away with everything they want because they are popular or buddy-buddy with someone in the staff or something like that? Think about that for a moment.
Third, whoever accuses us of not thinking this through obviously knows nothing about the way we work. Go back to the second point above, and come back here when you've grasped that concept. Done? If you want to be mad at anyone, be mad at Levi, she's the one who screwed you all up.
If your only reason to play at the Phoenix faction was Levi's presence there, that potentially greatly limits your status as an asset for the sim or the RP. Cliques can be a bit of a problem, you know.
If you can not see a light at the end of the tunnel with Levi gone, take a moment to think up the possibilities that can arise from the second-in-command at Phoenix having disappeared.
And last, Levi is on a temp ban. What? You expect to lie to people and break the rules and nothing happens? Welcome to Lismore! We have banned staff members before for screwing up!
Levi was given a lot of lenience; she was approached peacefully about her card and she made it very clear she abhorred the idea of writing a card for her character. Go back to point #1: It should not take the threat of a ban to get someone to comply with sim rules.
After her temp ban expires, Levi is welcome to make a new character if she wishes to play in Lismore.
Now let's get back to RPing! If Levi's disappearance affects you, coordinate with Xela and the others at Phoenix what you'd like to do from there on.
