Hi guys, its EnjoyingYoda again. So this week I wanna talk about an issue which has been driving me crazy for ages, annoying me so much that it often turns into a rant or rage-quit for me. The issue I want to address and discuss with you guys, is RESPECT

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So, respect, what is it? Well, in terms of the dictionary, it is a feeling of admiration for someone or something, due to their abilities, qualities, and achievements. To us folk that don't really like to read definitions, its basically a feeling towards another person who deserves to be recognise for something they have done.

OK, So that is out of the way...
Now then, you are probably familiar with my past blogs, if not, go read them now! Just like in my other blogs, I'm gonna present you with a real-life situation I have faced, which will hopefully, aim to teach a lesson to everyone that reads this and makes the think about their behaviour on minecraft.

Obviously, I'm not gonna share names here. But lets just say that PlayerA, is a good builder, comes highly prized from another server, and starts building. Lo-and-behold, a staffer enters the game. We all know that Staff/Admin positions are difficult to get and require a lot of hard work to get them- its no easy task. This is a defining moment for PlayerA- he has encountered someone he has never met before, but is obviously in a position of power, and has obviously worked hard to earn it. So, naturally, the proper way to address this person would be with a little something we call RESPECT.

We treat older people with repsect, we listen to their judgements. we show them that yes, we agree that they are wiser than us and probably more experienced. So why is it that in situations online, when we face such matters, does respect fly out of the window? Abuse and laughing behind their back? Show some decency in the fact that some people are smarter, more knowledgeable than you. Show some decency and if you don't know the staffer well, treat them with courtesy, as they treat every new player. SHOW SOME RESPECT

So, I gotta kiss the ground they walk on?
Of course not! That's just ridiculous. But remember, when you want to rank up on a creative server, who do you ask for a rating? the other players around you, or the Staff and Admins of the server? Remember that a lot of servers that have access to tools such as WorldEdit and VoxelSniper actually think about who they promote to be able to use these tools... They don't just promote anyone. They need to pick their 'Elite ranks' carefully, people that they can trust with these tools. If you go around disrespecting the staff, hell, disrespecting ANYONE, then your chances to get way high up there start to rapidly drop... It doesn't matter how good a builder you are, if your attitude sucks. Think on it.

So, I need to start showing people some respect?
Yes, exactly! But remember, being respectful to other members doesn't mean you can't have fun anymore. You can still joke around with Staff and players, as long as they are very well aware of the fact you are joking- otherwise you might come across as a bit of a hurtful idiot.

Ok, I get it. Respect, but how do I show it?
Its small things that get noticed. Helping people out will not only show you respect them, but it will gain you respect in return. Just saying 'welcome' to a staffer when they log in is a nice feeling, like they are appreciated that they come on- little things like that make the biggest differences of all.

Respect is always earned, never given. So make sure that you don't demand respect without giving it- you need to give people a reason to respect you too.

Do you have any similar stories? How did you deal with it? Feel free to share them in the comments below!

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