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<blockquote data-quote="I'm A Banana" data-source="post: 3323166" data-attributes="member: 2067"><p>Now this is a paladin thread with a twist!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>There are some crazies on talk radio of all sorts, but I don't think it's a job requirement. Probably just the effect of having a soapbox to speak from. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>OK, now we're getting into some odd behavior. Definitely "out of the mainstream" kind of things here. It meshes up with some beliefs I've seen from very devout evangelical or revival movements. Not necessarily crazy, just definitely unusual for most folks. He'd probably fit in pretty well with a snake handler's church, for instance, just not necessarily in your home. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>What's more disconcerting is that he's secretly taking action, which seems to indicate that he's aware his beliefs aren't mainstream (he wasn't going to *ask* you if he could ward your home against evil), but he's passionate enough to act regardless of social setting. That's pretty characteristic of a problem zealot...his beliefs in that evil, for instance, trumped your property rights to your own door at that moment.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You're more forgiving than I, I guess. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> However, keep in mind the Geek Social Fallacies, here. If he causes problems at the table for you, he shouldn't come back to the table. Cause and effect, yos. Don't keep inviting him back to the game just because he's a decent fellow if you or your group can't be comfortable gaming with him. You can still hang out and go to movies and watch the Superbowl (aww...bears...) if you want, but don't have him at the table.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I'll echo what's gonna be universal: it's not the game, it's the player. Paladins don't attract unbalanced egomaniacs any more than vampires attract self-pitying goth crybabies. </p><p></p><p>The guy's exhibiting classic unhealthy zealot behavior. You don't have the responsibility to stop him, but you don't have to let him continue to ruin your games. You're his friends, right? Tell him this, not Anonymous Message Board Advice Columnists. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p>And, again and with gusto: <a href="http://sean.chittenden.org/humor/www.plausiblydeniable.com/opinion/gsf.html" target="_blank">GEEK SOCIAL FALLACIES</a>. Pay attention to #2, #3, and #5. Don't be an enabler!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="I'm A Banana, post: 3323166, member: 2067"] Now this is a paladin thread with a twist! There are some crazies on talk radio of all sorts, but I don't think it's a job requirement. Probably just the effect of having a soapbox to speak from. ;) OK, now we're getting into some odd behavior. Definitely "out of the mainstream" kind of things here. It meshes up with some beliefs I've seen from very devout evangelical or revival movements. Not necessarily crazy, just definitely unusual for most folks. He'd probably fit in pretty well with a snake handler's church, for instance, just not necessarily in your home. ;) What's more disconcerting is that he's secretly taking action, which seems to indicate that he's aware his beliefs aren't mainstream (he wasn't going to *ask* you if he could ward your home against evil), but he's passionate enough to act regardless of social setting. That's pretty characteristic of a problem zealot...his beliefs in that evil, for instance, trumped your property rights to your own door at that moment. You're more forgiving than I, I guess. ;) However, keep in mind the Geek Social Fallacies, here. If he causes problems at the table for you, he shouldn't come back to the table. Cause and effect, yos. Don't keep inviting him back to the game just because he's a decent fellow if you or your group can't be comfortable gaming with him. You can still hang out and go to movies and watch the Superbowl (aww...bears...) if you want, but don't have him at the table. I'll echo what's gonna be universal: it's not the game, it's the player. Paladins don't attract unbalanced egomaniacs any more than vampires attract self-pitying goth crybabies. The guy's exhibiting classic unhealthy zealot behavior. You don't have the responsibility to stop him, but you don't have to let him continue to ruin your games. You're his friends, right? Tell him this, not Anonymous Message Board Advice Columnists. ;) And, again and with gusto: [URL=http://sean.chittenden.org/humor/www.plausiblydeniable.com/opinion/gsf.html]GEEK SOCIAL FALLACIES[/URL]. Pay attention to #2, #3, and #5. Don't be an enabler! [/QUOTE]
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