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Re: FEAR - Then and Now - {LONG}

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AviationDirect is not online. AviationDirect
Joined: 20 Jan 2010
Total Posts: 5178
12 Mar 2012 11:14 PM
Good evening, FEAR members. If you do not know who I am, I am AviationDirect, FEAR's former Vice President and Co-Founder. First off, I would like to say, if you're not interested in reading anything I'm about to write, please don't bother posting. I am going to explain what FEAR was during my time as Vice President, and what it is now.

To start off, when I first became Vice President after Belial52, everything was frozen in FEAR. No rules, no regulations. Just "earn this number of KOs and earn a promotion." Well, I decided to change that. Back then, FEARMeeting wasn't an account. Messaging was our only option. I introduced Sonic to new ways of ranking, such as defending, recruiting, and even respect towards the high ranks. Simple? Yes, maybe it was. But it did help us get a lot more active and strong. The second thing I introduced Sonic to was war. Usually, FEAR kept it's ground until someone attacked us. In this case, I lead FEAR into the FEAR vs RAT war (yes, you can rage, I don't care). Did it improve FEAR and RAT? Yes, by a lot. It grew both groups.

Back in 2010, eveything was so simple. No advanced weapons, no advanced training, no corrupt high ranks. But as of 2012, it seems that the members have lost a voice. I admit, I did have Sonic remove the private's rights to talk on the wall due to spam (and I'm sorry for that). But that isn't the problem now. The privates can't post on the wall for the same reason as before - spam. But, we have (as of 3/12/2012) 75,000 Privates in FEAR. That is more than half of our army. But, those privates are never heard from. They request to be promoted, and are only ignored. Most Generals now say, "If you ask, you don't get it." But even if they don't ask, which General is going to go through and keep a log of 75,000 privates? Uh, no one. I barely see any Generals now patrolling any bases. And the excuse "I'm too busy" is a load. When I was Vice President, I got maybe 20 PMs daily. Most of you Generals now who aren't even in the command chain I know aren't busy.

I'd like to introduce you to a story. It happened back in 2010 with me and a former Officer CaptainAndy.

I was standing at the front gate of the recruitment center talking with a member about something (can't remember exactly what). CaptainAndy, a person I had seen defending the recruitment center many times before came to me.

He said, "Sir, I don't know if you will believe me, but I have been in FEAR A very long time. No one has ever promoted me for anything, but I will continue to fight for this army in hopes I will someday get a Promotion."

I was so touched by his story. Like literally, I fell silent for a few moments.

I finnaly spoke, "You know, Andy, I'm not like most of those Leaders. I may be rushed with things, but I always have time for members. And I believe you, because I've seen you many times before here defending. And you know what, I'll do something, hold on."

Surely he didn't know what was going on.

I came back a few moments later and said, "Congrdulations, you've been exiled."
I guess that was a bit harsh, considering he was so serious. I was only playing. But he figured out what I did when he looked at his rank. It was almost as if he was full of tears, because he was so suprised.

I had actually promoted him five ranks to Officer. Was it unfair? Maybe. But I could tell through his determination that he actually cared for FEAR, and he deserved his promotion. Was it a smart move? I thought it was. He served FEAR for over a year before retiring at General (at the time was our current rank of Colonel).

Now, let's move onto the 2012 FEAR.

As of today, I have been observing FEAR for a long time. I have seen the new tech, new advances, and new high ranks FEAR has presented us. Tech- good. Advances - good. High ranks - no. Most of the high ranks in FEAR now have the worst attitude. I rarely see any promotions. If I do, it's promoting famous people to Officer for attempts in getting praised for promoting them. That's not how FEAR was founded. FEAR's lower ranks have lost a voice in FEAR's ways of advancement. Mainly because the Generals we have now say, "Well, I'm too busy to promote you." As I said before, that's not the truth. They are more than likely too lazy, and I hate that. FEAR is based on dedication and loyalty.

What is dedication?
"Is it the continous committment of a warrior for his or her own benefit or of the effort applied to what they are dedicated to."

Our 75,000 Privates love FEAR, even if you don't think they do. All I hear is "they are spies, and idiots, blah blah blah." No, they are what keep us together. They are the ones defending our bases when we're asleep or busy playing front page games. Why? Because the are DEDICATED. A voice should still be open from the lower ranks to the high ranks, not only for promotions, but to give them a chance to interact with the other ranks as well. You guys have to realize, FEAR isn't all fun and games. It's okay to have fun, but it's work and dedication that really matter. You guys let the power and fame get the best of you. To me, ranks don't matter. They never have. And that's the way I will continue to serve as long as I am in FEAR. Many people believe that you are evaluated based on your status in the clan world. Your status increases as the amount of respect someone has for you does - gradually.

(Keep in mind this is in no way an attempt to gain any promotion or attention.)

(Left unlocked for member feedback, questions or concerns relating to this subject.)

-AviationDirect, HHR / Colonel.
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robloxfan2448 is not online. robloxfan2448
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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12 Mar 2012 11:17 PM
*tolazytoread* Mind Makeing It Shorter?

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colestuart1995 is not online. colestuart1995
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12 Mar 2012 11:19 PM
Graham Crackers smell like play doh
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DoctorCooper is not online. DoctorCooper
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12 Mar 2012 11:19 PM
Created by a True Leader. : AviationDirect.

-The Doctor
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AlexR1212 is not online. AlexR1212
Joined: 22 Dec 2011
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12 Mar 2012 11:21 PM
I agree some Generals are busy ,but some are just being lazy.
They dont take some time out of their say to read a pm a Private sent them ,but they will read a full page for another HR.
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cpb1199 is not online. cpb1199
Joined: 30 Jun 2011
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12 Mar 2012 11:26 PM
True story. i hear a lot of privates that say that they have never been promoted.
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AlexR1212 is not online. AlexR1212
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12 Mar 2012 11:26 PM
^Only reason he read this its cuz' I told him to lol.
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hike22 is not online. hike22
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12 Mar 2012 11:27 PM
This is whats happening in FEAR. The HR's are just LAZY!!!!!!!!!!! They really remind me of Santa Anna in a way.
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MASTERMATT564 is not online. MASTERMATT564
Joined: 12 Nov 2009
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12 Mar 2012 11:29 PM
Beautiful. I remember the old days of FEAR, when privates could spam walls. Things were kind of original and fun back then.

~MASTERMATT564. One of the oldest officers in FEAR. :)
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DoctorCooper is not online. DoctorCooper
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12 Mar 2012 11:29 PM
Ah But Santa Anna is not at all lazy. He is just in search of us own increase.
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ShadowLugia500 is not online. ShadowLugia500
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12 Mar 2012 11:30 PM
I wish I was still a General so I could help. :(
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alexangulo is not online. alexangulo
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12 Mar 2012 11:34 PM
In all honesty, I am busy when I say I'm busy. Plus, I have read every message I got and promoted a selected few. I made deals with Privates telling them to try to improve their grammar or a simple deal such as that. In all honesty, I agree with you AD.
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wiggaplease1 is not online. wiggaplease1
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12 Mar 2012 11:37 PM
Created by a True Leader. : AviationDirect.


This is 100% true...
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pokemonpokemon64 is not online. pokemonpokemon64
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12 Mar 2012 11:42 PM
100% Correct.
I sware no matter how many times I try I still won't get my owed promotion from Rustic.
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Ichigo2 is not online. Ichigo2
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12 Mar 2012 11:43 PM
Its honestly disgraceful, for the Generals to act as such. They were put at the rank of General to assist members, not just put them down for being a private. If you were a private wouldn't you want to be recognized for hard work? Generals dont understand that now adays, and even if they do they dont act on it.
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sposeisawesome is not online. sposeisawesome
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12 Mar 2012 11:52 PM
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warDude17 is not online. warDude17
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12 Mar 2012 11:53 PM
Docter i was touched by your post.I have been in FEAR say since 2010.Ive left a couple times but now im here to stay some of the high ranks care about what we have to say but dont let us say it.I was one of the first FEAR members to finish and obby.Like a good FEAR member i was trying to create conversation while i waited and was saying "Hi" To the high rank and i got complete silence.But that day i looked at my FEAR Rank and i got promoted to SGT. and even though he didnt say one word he knew i was determined to get to the obby winners plate.And thats what all FEAR members should be like.I know all of the 10er's miss the old days but those are over and its time to move on.

-Thanks,
warDude17
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kzamo123 is not online. kzamo123
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12 Mar 2012 11:57 PM
What it would have been like to live in old FEAR. :')
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yourname22 is not online. yourname22
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13 Mar 2012 12:00 AM
That's deep. But yes, I completely agree, if we had more active, caring, devoted HRs, I think F.E.A.R would widely benefit.
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simba8400 is not online. simba8400
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13 Mar 2012 12:01 AM
You sir are a true leader. When I was a private I never got promoted until one day the same thing happened to me.. I was talking to a general and told him I`ve never been promoted, and he promoted me 3 ranks and now I`m a Leiutenat. Then when I am my current rank (LET) I`m still never promoted.. I go to trainings, raids, and I defend Alianor. Still no promotion... I don`t care anyway that I don`t get a promotion because all the high ranks don`t seem to care about me... Great post.
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halo458818 is not online. halo458818
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13 Mar 2012 12:10 AM
I Completely Agree. I now how it felt when i was a Pvt 2 years ago.
~Officer Halo458818
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youthemanbob is not online. youthemanbob
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13 Mar 2012 12:11 AM
I love this, it is the truth, and I can tell you some Gens+ will come and read, and then say "Thats not me" and agree 100%, yet it is them who do it because they cannot admit it is them truly doing it. I'm not trying to include myself, but I was an Officer, until a AA attack, and I was only known by a Gen who left right before or after, and was just known by him, I graduated the FMA first, the very first, but no leaders new me due to most only caring for the units who were funny, or sucked up, etc. So I hope all you Generals, Leaders, and even stuck-up Officers read this, and take it to heart and change, because over75% of you need to, including you officers, some of you are just so stuck up, and arrogant, it annoys me how big you think you are, yet there's another soldier who no HR knew due to him being a good soldier, who didn't really make friends due to guarding and doing his job so often, he never sat around in the back of a base with the HR and joked, which is the problem, so many HR promote only friends to a spot, instead of the soldier who deserves it. Sorry for the Ranting, just had to say that, but yea HRs lose your friends who you gave "good promos" to, for being so "good", because if you want real talent, go onto an Alt, and go meet soldiers on the field, and there is the real talent, not what you think your friend has.

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funnymagic8ball is not online. funnymagic8ball
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13 Mar 2012 12:15 AM
I agree. I need to start going to Alianor again.
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FinalFlame12 is not online. FinalFlame12
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13 Mar 2012 12:16 AM
Before reading this, I already figured it would be the typical "FEAR isn't as good as it was and should be changed" story. Clearly I was right.

1.) Privates shouldn't be able to post on the wall - that isn't, and has never been a flaw. If they could, the wall would be filled with spam.

2.) You know, when a HR says they're busy, that doesn't always mean it's ROBLOX related. It could be outside of this game, too.

3.) Yes, the majority of FEAR and our system is made up PVT's, true, but what people say about them being spies and such is also, often, true. You can't blame the HR's for being cautious. And also, valid proof is needed for a promotion, whereas LR's will just shout at them to do so.

Of course I value your input since you've got more experience with FEAR than me, but that's just my thoughts.
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AviationDirect is not online. AviationDirect
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13 Mar 2012 12:21 AM
@Final

"1.) Privates shouldn't be able to post on the wall - that isn't, and has never been a flaw. If they could, the wall would be filled with spam."

I clearly stated I had that right removed. It was a bad idea however, because it does restrict interaction. However, it does prevent spam, which is why it is still there.

"2.) You know, when a HR says they're busy, that doesn't always mean it's ROBLOX related. It could be outside of this game, too."

If they have a busy out-of-ROBLOX life, they need to retire and move on with the things that are more important. We understand if you are busy, but constant 24/7 excuse making about not being able to promote is out of range.

"3.) Yes, the majority of FEAR and our system is made up PVT's, true, but what people say about them being spies and such is also, often, true. You can't blame the HR's for being cautious. And also, valid proof is needed for a promotion, whereas LR's will just shout at them to do so."

"You can't blame the HR's for being cautious. And also, valid proof is needed for a promotion, whereas LR's will just shout at them to do so."

Most of our high ranks are lazy morons (no offence). They mainly care about place visits. I've noticed "no promotion trainings" being held often now. That's so out of context I won't even make an address on it.

~AD
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