I don't want to hijack this thread, but I don't think Staff of any kind should be given additional respect unless it is during an event or in their respective arenas online. For example, you cannot ignore a Trainer's instructions in the TA, or a CM during a scenario event for example.
I want Falconwing (delusional or not) to be able to speak his mind towards me like he would any other player.
Lute,
I won't lower myself and my actions in the past to defend what I have done to better the community. What I do, I do and I don't need a name tag to feel satisfaction for it and I have no need or want for additional respect just because I'm a nice guy.
What I HAVE more recently tried to do is not namecall or make others feel low on the bbs simply because i disagree with them or their style...that is the biggest change I have tried to effect over the last year. This poster has so far managed to call me delusional, paranoid etc i was more likely to take that tact in the past and I didn't feel good about it...so i have stopped responding in like manner.
when dale says nothing affected his decision then I must take his word for it...and I do gladly.
Either way it is his game and as long as I want to play it...I will be respectful and thankful to him