Post by antrizar on Nov 11, 2016 15:33:41 GMT
--Theft Sucks--
So, today (11-11-16) I log into the server, and what do I discover?
Yes. As you've probably guessed by now... I've been robbed. The total tally of stolen items include (these are estimates, I can't remember 100% what I had) about a stack of iron ingots, 4 diamond blocks, somewhere around 8-12 diamonds, and 6-8 diamond ore
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So, today (11-11-16) I log into the server, and what do I discover?
Yes. As you've probably guessed by now... I've been robbed. The total tally of stolen items include (these are estimates, I can't remember 100% what I had) about a stack of iron ingots, 4 diamond blocks, somewhere around 8-12 diamonds, and 6-8 diamond ore
...
This is especially difficult for me as I haven't accumulated many resources on this server as I've been working on the Town Hall and a few other projects for various people (I don't even have a real base yet) But, at any rate, to give the player who stole my items a reference for where this took place, here are some pictures.
I think I'm a pretty easy going person. So, I'd like to believe everyone goes to bed at night thinking they are a good person... With that said, my first assumption is that someone believed that this little hole in the ground was abandoned, and therefor the items contained within fair game. I can see how that justification might go through someone's brain... it's unlikely, I mean come on, there's a bed, an enderchest, an enchanting table, it's right below the Town Hall... You'd have to be pretty unobservant to let all that slip, but still, I can see the justification taking place.
(Here comes super ranty rant of rantiness)
At this point, I don't care about these items, I'll mine more at some point I'm sure. In fact, if all those diamonds provides you some epic tools and armor which you use to go and build something awesome on the server that everyone can look at, well, at least you're having some fun. However, I just want to take the time to implore you to check yourself for a second and reflect on what this action says about your character. And yes, before I get going here, I'm aware that this is only a game (See my above statements) and that one might act differently within a game then they do in real life, but... and it's a big 'but'... If, in fact these items you currently have in your inventory/chest/made into items, were purposefully and deliberately stolen (Which is the most likely of scenarios) Then you must understand that you have delivered a poor experience to another breathing, thinking, acting, and feeling human been. You have done actual harm to a real person. Despite any justification you might have for your actions, the fact remains, you valued your own enjoyment over the pain of another person (I realize this is super dramatic, but I'm driving home a point here) This simple analysis tells me a lot about you. Clearly, you lack empathy (the ability to judge your actions through the potential experience of another person) You also don't plan for consequences (What would happen if you were caught? you'd be banned, and more than likely (because server owners talk to each other all the time) you'd have a very hard time getting on any other server) Both of these qualities are not going to serve you very well in your future. Empathy is essential in building and maintaining friendships, and planning ahead... well, we all know how that can benefit you. At any rate, for your own sake, try and think about how others will feel about something before you do it.
I think I'm a pretty easy going person. So, I'd like to believe everyone goes to bed at night thinking they are a good person... With that said, my first assumption is that someone believed that this little hole in the ground was abandoned, and therefor the items contained within fair game. I can see how that justification might go through someone's brain... it's unlikely, I mean come on, there's a bed, an enderchest, an enchanting table, it's right below the Town Hall... You'd have to be pretty unobservant to let all that slip, but still, I can see the justification taking place.
(Here comes super ranty rant of rantiness)
At this point, I don't care about these items, I'll mine more at some point I'm sure. In fact, if all those diamonds provides you some epic tools and armor which you use to go and build something awesome on the server that everyone can look at, well, at least you're having some fun. However, I just want to take the time to implore you to check yourself for a second and reflect on what this action says about your character. And yes, before I get going here, I'm aware that this is only a game (See my above statements) and that one might act differently within a game then they do in real life, but... and it's a big 'but'... If, in fact these items you currently have in your inventory/chest/made into items, were purposefully and deliberately stolen (Which is the most likely of scenarios) Then you must understand that you have delivered a poor experience to another breathing, thinking, acting, and feeling human been. You have done actual harm to a real person. Despite any justification you might have for your actions, the fact remains, you valued your own enjoyment over the pain of another person (I realize this is super dramatic, but I'm driving home a point here) This simple analysis tells me a lot about you. Clearly, you lack empathy (the ability to judge your actions through the potential experience of another person) You also don't plan for consequences (What would happen if you were caught? you'd be banned, and more than likely (because server owners talk to each other all the time) you'd have a very hard time getting on any other server) Both of these qualities are not going to serve you very well in your future. Empathy is essential in building and maintaining friendships, and planning ahead... well, we all know how that can benefit you. At any rate, for your own sake, try and think about how others will feel about something before you do it.
(This has been a public service announcement from a disappointed Antrizar)