Attention All CM'ers.

[Copper]

Guys

Id like to bring to a head all the inter forum conflict that has been going on recently.

In the past I have been guilty of flaming, trolling and being obnoxious to certain members.... we all have a go at others at some point - especially considering I have been a member here for 5 years and have seen changes on many fronts regarding moderators, members etc etc.

But enough is enough.

To the guys at FraGMent I say 'Well done', you have set up a decent forum and there is some good discussions happening over there. Im sure you can also admit there has been a fair amount of shit stirring as well. At the end of the day any forum that generates good discussion regarding the CM series of games is a bonus for all within the CM community. We have to remember this game is getting on a bit now and new members joining to play CM will eventually become a thing of the past as new games arrive with funkier graphics and better style systems so it is important that the CM community we have now doesnt get divided into 2 camps despite the differences of opinion I feel now is the time to show some unity regarding 'the game'.

To the Blitz I say - things have been getting quieter lately on the CM front. People have blamed the mods, others have blamed the scoring system while yet others have blamed the poor MB software. It is time for the moderators here to drop personal grievances and become the bigger man by not getting involved (sounds awful coming from me as I was always the first to get the claws out on certain people) but if we dont move forward we will always be dragged back into the mire of personal abuse and name calling. Not good for anyone at the end of the day.... and what satisfaction may be gained from calling someone a knob is shortlived but the bad feeling lingers on. Anoter thing that needs to be looked into is the overall Blitz site.... it needs a damn good spit and polish.... perhaps its even worth a look into the software behind the site and see if an upgrade etc can oil these creaky joints. We need to look to the future and tha means providing a suitable place where all the old CM veterans can mix with any new players but also with the next generation of wargames coming out. Theatre of War, Medieval Total War 2, Les grognards. The Blitz needs to tap this market and promote itself as an enjoyable place to divulge in conversation regarding these games.

To all concerned I say it is time to move on.... to stop tossing the shit around.... agree to disagree and let playing and enjoying the game be the number one priority at all CM forums.

I hope no one takes exception to this post and thinks Im taking a little dig at them or their forums but I am only doing this to call for calm and to take a step back and look at the bigger picture for a change.

Bootie