Temptationist
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- Feb 26, 2013
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like BITCH, PLEASE.
I HAVE A LIFE.
Just me?
I HAVE A LIFE.
Just me?
Rudolph Quin said:Agreed. There's a lack of boundaries, perspective, and self-esteem in a lot of the rping community. It is a creative pursuit and I do not personally feel that it is healthy to put so much weight upon escapism that you dehumanize other people in order to get it. There has to be a balance. At the very least, if you're introverted, if you like solitary pursuits, if you don't "have a social life" as others define, then it needs to be tempered with the acknowledgement that other people are individuals with different needs and desires than yourself.
It'd be interesting to know what other people's waiting periods are, when they feel it's "too soon" to send a message inquiring about a post they're waiting on. How long should you wait? How many messages can you send within a certain time period?
Sometimes the way it's phrased and the tone is important as well. I get really irritated when someone gets uppity and entitled, like I "owe" them money or something. Sometimes people can wait a really long time to return to a plot.
Personally, when we start posting, if there is more than 2 weeks gap between posts, I end the rp, or consider it dead. I do not like to reread over the rp as it slows down the process. I'll reread the two posts before the current one I'm typing up. That's it. So, if 2 weeks pass by with no reply, it doesn't matter if the partner comes back later. I've forgotten the details and the energy of it is lost. That being said, 3 days, if the rp is consistent and I have a good relationship with my partner, 3 days is when I send a message inquiring about the post. I do not hound people and if we're starting something and you don't reply to the OP, then I consider you gone in the wind. I'm not going to chase after you. If it's not important, then it's not important. No need to beg you to give me attention. It is so much easier to let it go and move on at that point.
Temptationist said:I am guilty of making my partners wait days for response.
SORRYNOTSORRY. Well, I'm a little sorry.
But between working full time and full time studies, plus an active social life - you can only imagine how little time I actually get to myself. Excuse aside, I am guilty.
GUILTY.
PS. I never even message someone.
If they don't respond, I don't message.
It's done.
RPs dead.
It's cool.
I'll move on.
*UNLESS* It was really kick-ass, then I might message.
But 99% of the time, I don't.
Rudolph Quin said:Temptationist said:I am guilty of making my partners wait days for response.
SORRYNOTSORRY. Well, I'm a little sorry.
But between working full time and full time studies, plus an active social life - you can only imagine how little time I actually get to myself. Excuse aside, I am guilty.
GUILTY.
PS. I never even message someone.
If they don't respond, I don't message.
It's done.
RPs dead.
It's cool.
I'll move on.
*UNLESS* It was really kick-ass, then I might message.
But 99% of the time, I don't.
Oh, I wasn't trying to set myself up as the standard. I presented some questions and figured I'd answer with my own personal perspective. Everyone will have different needs when it comes to schedules and time frames for posting. Like I said, I know several great rpers who are willing to wait months for a new reply from their partner.
Even with that being said, with our two different perspectives and needs when it comes to how we rp and want to rp, I think the expectation for manners and dignity should be the same. Someone sending a message hours after they posted asking where their reply is, is like a landlord demanding rent, or a passive-aggressive and insecure twat trying to niggle some sort of compliment out of you to make sure you're still "okay" with the rp. This isn't acceptable behavior no matter what your personal rp needs are.
So, based on your personal schedule and social activities, when is an appropriate time for someone to come knocking on your door? Or should they not do that at all? How much "patience" should they have, as a time figure? Just curious on your personal perspective on that. In regards to you saying "harass" we're talking about people jumping the gun on a general time schedule that can be recognized and accepted by everyone(anywhere from an hour to a full 24, depending on the last time a person messaged them and talked to them; if you just talked to the person 12 hours ago and they told you they were going to bed and had to work the next day, you need to check yourself before jumping to inquire "hey, are you going to post?"). And being generally toxic with their inquiry and approach. Toxicity can range from anything as simple as being rude to being insecure and needing constant validation and reassurance. While I'm thinking of ideas for my post and forming it in my head, I don't want to get a message from you in the middle of that process asking if the post was okay, if I need you to change anything, or offering to edit because "it's terrible". Shut the hell up, please, I'm working on a reply and you need to tone down the desperation, scary.
Mr Quixotic said:I don't think I've ever had anyone hassle me for a reply. I try to make it quite clear from the start that I prefer slower paced roleplays, as I focus so intensely on each of my posts, that I need a 'mental break' before I can turn my mind to that particular story again. If a response comes back immediately, I'm like "damn, I just spent two days finishing that reply, now I have to turn around and do it all over again", and that 'stress' (for want of a better word) takes some of the enjoyment out of it. I may be one of the few who actually requests partners not post too fast, or has dropped a roleplay because replies constantly came too quick!
Three to four days between posts, from either side, works perfectly, however as long as there's some OoC communication outside of the story, and I know what's happening, I'm more than happy to wait as long as it takes. So, for me, it's not so much about 'the knocking at the door' for a reply, but just being kept in the loop. I'll generally leave it a week until I send a 'hey, what's up' message, if I haven't heard from them, and that's only if I've seen they've been online. If not, I don't see the point of filling up their inbox.
Mr Quixotic said:I don't think I've ever had anyone hassle me for a reply. I try to make it quite clear that I prefer slower paced roleplays, as I focus so intensely on each of my posts, that I need a 'mental break' before I can turn my mind to that particular story again. If a response comes back immediately, I'm like "damn, I just spent two days finishing that reply, now I have to turn around and do it all over again", and that 'stress' (for want of a better word) takes some of the enjoyment out of it. I may be one of the few who actually requests partners not post too fast, or has dropped a roleplay because replies constantly came too quick!
Three to four days between posts, from either side, works perfectly, however as long as there's some OoC communication outside of the story, and I know what's happening, I'm more than happy to wait as long as it takes. So, for me, it's not so much about 'the knocking at the door' for a reply, but just being kept in the loop. I'll generally leave it a week until I send a 'hey, what's up' message, if I haven't heard from them, and that's only if I've seen they've been online. If not, I don't see the point of filling up their inbox.
Rudolph Quin said:Yeah, but you also have a standard when accepting partners. Not to say you're picky, Quix, but I think that you make sure things are a good fit before starting and you also foster these strong OOC relationships before rping(at least, from what I've seen).
Temptationist said:Standing ovation.
This is exactly how am I, and I've never had another role player describe it so beautifully.
Writing is mentally exhausting, especially when you're putting a lot of passion and effort in responses. Which is exactly how I work it. Each roleplay / reply is like a mini work of literary art (egotistical, I know).
Ariamella said:I have "creative periods," where I write nonstop for a couple weeks, and then I post sparingly the next couple of weeks. The cycle continues with (usually) a month-long or so break twice in the year for the final exam period of each college semester. I'm really not the best at having a set posting schedule, but the way it works now allows me to take a mental breather to "recharge" myself.
Karameida said:I tend to drop people who harass me for a reply. Which is why there are now only 2-3 people who can RP with me.
This issue and the people who bitch about not receiving replies when they want or getting dropped, so many don't realize its because when you start harassing someone they are LESS likely to want to respond.
Temptationist said:Karameida said:I tend to drop people who harass me for a reply. Which is why there are now only 2-3 people who can RP with me.
This issue and the people who bitch about not receiving replies when they want or getting dropped, so many don't realize its because when you start harassing someone they are LESS likely to want to respond.
I'm as bad as this too.
It gets to the point where even a SINGLE message is like an instant-turn off/ instant drop. Even if the message is semi-decent, and not at the point of blatant harassment and entitlement.
I just hate it.
Don't send me a message, ever.
I will reply.
Eventually.
Karameida said:I tend to drop people who harass me for a reply. Which is why there are now only 2-3 people who can RP with me.
This issue and the people who bitch about not receiving replies when they want or getting dropped, so many don't realize its because when you start harassing someone they are LESS likely to want to respond. I've noted this before, people have lives. This is a site for people 18 and older. So, jobs, schooling, family life...theres a lot of things that pull people away.
If people were far more patient, their RPs would last longer. I know because mine have lasted damn long and me and my partner are patient and will wait so long as we know whats what. I keep my partner updated on life and he tells me if there is going to be a delay and what not.
Communication and patience. Two key terms more people need to learn. = -=. [Its likely this exact thing has been said already. I only scanned the different posts. I'm tired. Very tired.]