Excuse the rant, but I need to get this out...

[jasonpwns]

It's sad when a game that's supposed to be about fun and the "Disney" spirit turns ugly. I think you are a very generous player. If anyone ever stopped by to play one of your quests, they would see how generous you are.

How sad that people falsely report you for stealing. You are lucky, however, that staff follows up on it. Many people get the automatic ban from other people's reports.

NO STAFF CHECK THE TRADES AND CHAT SO THEY KNOW IF SOMEONE STEALS NO BANS ARE AUTOMATIC AND UN-FAIR. unless the person did do something

 

[jasonpwns]

yes, its like disney pin trading, PEOPLE GET TOO OBSESSED!!
yeah its cool to have like some really rare stuff, but like some people brag about it, not littledragonerin, but other people, they brag and brag people say i show off when i use inferno. but if u dont use it, whats the point of it, people take jealousy way too far, after all its just a game..

But your not showing it off your just using it if you were showing it off you would be like I got inferno you don't.

 

[AvastPirateBen]

Yes Dragon you have a great quest great friends don't let those people get to you I know I have alot of people harras me for being mean/lieing/stealing and sometimes I will find someone who started before that knew when I started because I told them before and they told me when they started vmk accused me of cheating because I owned way more stuff then them and what really gets me mad is when someone copys my game like rock climbing they took the idea from me but it's those friends on your list who help I know 20 of my friends charged into the other game and started yelling at the owner who shut the game down im glad I have good friends or I would be gone from vmk by now.

about u being gone, so much for leaving after the slide a thon, who accused u of lying, cheating, stealing??

 

[AvastPirateBen]

yeah jazz i see what your saying but people still, go up and say go to h*'** because i have inferno, its ridicioulous

 

[jasonpwns]

about u being gone, so much for leaving after the slide a thon, who accused u of lying, cheating, stealing??

Some person I can't post it's the rules but someone did






OT:Im not leaving and we win ride event

 

[JulyGirl]

NO STAFF CHECK THE TRADES AND CHAT SO THEY KNOW IF SOMEONE STEALS NO BANS ARE AUTOMATIC AND UN-FAIR. unless the person did do something

Actually, I remember reading the saga of a dad trying to get his son back on VMK because another player accused him of scamming. He eventually got back on, but this was after countless messages to the "black hole".

I also have seen someone with a rock climbing game long before you "invented" it.

 

[HappyGoLucky]

I recognize you from the Dis Boards. I've seen your name in the high scores (which I know you achieved through lots of practice). I've had the pleasure of doing your quest (I really liked the rhyming clues, they were very well done).

In my opinion you're an inspiration. I like to read your tips on playing the mini-games, and now your trade tips. If you were a mean, selfish person you wouldn't take the time to share that kind of information with others. So thank you for sharing, and please continue to do so, I appreciate your advice.

Congratulations on your success in the game. I look forward to seeing you continue that success.

Dance and Smile. Woot!

 

[jasonpwns]

Really? Well still no 1 had it open before and mine is different then the old ones I bet

 

[jasonpwns]

Actually, I remember reading the saga of a dad trying to get his son back on VMK because another player accused him of scamming. He eventually got back on, but this was after countless messages to the "black hole"



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That was a mistake on vmk and NO i told you they can't ban someone for no reason and I asked staff if they do it's a mistake

 

[NotAZoo]

Well let me start by saying.....do you mind passing off an inferno?

Just kidding.

I have to say I feel bad for you and completely understand the jealousy and frustration some may have in causing them to react this way. It is wrong.

Hearing how you go about this, it just shows your intelligence and should prove to people that anything is possible and up for grabs if you put your time and smarts into it. Personally I think a career in real estate or art collection should be your thing. If you can do this on a little game, could you imaging the Millions you can rake in by constantly trading up. The problem with that however is when you are dealing with Money and not Inferno Pins.....well the slander and jealousy just gets worse. Look at Donald Trump.....people love to hate the guy, but it is only because he was smart enough to make good moves in his career and establish wealth. Granted he is a kind of show off and puts himself out there, but the case is similar in some respects.

Anyway I envy your ability to do what you did and will look to you as an inspiration for trying to do the same.

 

[JulyGirl]

That was a mistake on vmk and NO i told you they can't ban someone for no reason and I asked staff if they do it's a mistake

Relax dude.

 

[cteddiesgirl]

Erin.

Jealousy is, unfortunately, a part of the game. You have to just stand your ground and let the insults go.
I can understand their problems to a point. Hey, I envy you too! But, I would never let it upset me and I would never do anything to be petty. I can freely admit that I'm jealous of what some people have. And these people need to get over their jealousies.
It's a silly game. And as aengus said, it's what you make of it.

These people will also either learn that it's a fact of life that some have more than others. If they can't get over their envies, then they will have a miserable life. And if they want more, they have to work for it.

So, to my fellow JC high scorer. And keep up your chin.

 

[Captin_Hook]

LittleDragonErin-

VMK is alot like the real world, some people are more concerned about "things" then the relationships and friends they have. I have seen you here and there around the kingdom, and every time you say Hello to me. It really does make my day to be noticed. When people start nagging you about what you have just think of the friends you have on your list and off. Think of what you have done for people and remember that you have back up waiting for you when ever you need it.

 

[BriarRosie]

I don't begrudge you for being able to get more than most VMK players.
Hey, more power to you! I remember months ago when pengin was able
to get tons of stuff, but he also had been able to play during the day,
which many of us can't. (Unless we have a day off of work.)

What really bugs me are the players who feel entitlement that what we
worked hard to earn should go to them for either next to nothing or free.
Anytime a player is asking or begging, I tell them point blank to get their
characters in the mini-games to earn the credits like I do.

These players tend to either curse you out or leave. Good riddance to them.
Jealousy is driving them to be rotten. You have a friend base, so ignore
them. I know that's easier said than done.

I never had a goal to have the most stuff. I made my own goals a little
simpler. I want costumes and pins, basically. Sure, I would want the
quest stuff or maybe some beta, but I'm not driven to get everything.

I'm not much of a trader. I don't know the fine balance of what's fair and
what's taking advantage. That's probably why I don't trade much.

 

[HappyBoy]

Hey Erin
Seems everything has been said, but I will say that I back you up completely.
Like Briar, I am not much of a trader because I am not very good at it, but as a leader I get the same jealousies from some of the players or the kids that think I have nothing but free stuff to give - lol, or should do their quests for them (Thanks PUSH for telling them to come to leaders!! HAHA, now I have to do all the quests and I *sock* at new pirates and fireworks). I guess my talent is that it is not too difficult for me to let it roll off my back, or hit the ignore button.
Anywho, hang in there, you have done well in this little game and I am glad for you!
BTW, it was nice to finally hang with you in my room a week or 2 ago. Thanks for stopping by! Watching you and meet trading inferno offers was a hoot!

As for Ranch, come back!! Your quests were legendary. I am not sure if there was or is another player who knows VMK as well as you.

 

[BellHop58]

Little, I know how you feel to some extent, because of the Sparrow costume I have. But people are jealous and they make themselves feel better by taking it out on innocent people. What those people don't realize is it's a virtual game with real people, with real feelings. You have prospered in this game and Hooray for you! As BriarRosie said, i haven't set high goals for myself. I'm am pretty content with what I have. As far as costumes, rooms, and pins. So just try to keep your head up and ignore those malicious people.

 

[tigressjewel]

Ok.. well, I don't know if this will make you feel any better at all, but I've never heard of you or heard anything bad about you at all! I've been playing the game since beta days so maybe you can take some comfort in the fact that not every single player in VMK knows who you are and thinks bad of you?

Aengus said it best, its a game, and they are after all only pixels. The only thing you have done special is invested your time and some thought into playing the game with strategy. Its nothing that can't be achieved at least to some degree by any player in the game willing to wait, listen and play, just like you have done. Best of luck to you and I hope you will soon be able to ignore the negative and focus on the positive. Sounds like you have a great group of friends to help you do just that.

 

[Hank's R&R]

I'm not much of a trader. I don't know the fine balance of what's fair and
what's taking advantage. That's probably why I don't trade much.

Ah-ha! So thats how I'm getting such a good deal on those cheetos and superrolls tikis! **

** Sorry about that, it was just an attempt to futher lighten-up the thread... teehee.

 

[Jimmae05]

thats even happened to me, when i don't even have any really rare items.(stitch hat, inferno, green flips, rare costumes) it only happened a couple times but it still happened.

 

[cat_herder]

One of the infernos that Erin has, she got from me in a more then fair trade.
I got a Stitch set and a few other things to boot for the inferno.
She even traded the actual cards to me too.

Thanks Erin.