I don't disagree with all that you're saying, but I have some input on some of it.

It's true, better dialogue could probably solve a lot of issues. It can be a lot better, but I do think Ishuli is correct that it's trending better over the long run. The Jormyr incident was a thing, but the blip is not evidence of a downward trend.

http://www.qhcf.net/phorum/read.php?2,1120405,1120459#msg-1120459

You've shown self-awareness in saying that you can't truly know Scarab's motives in closing hell. But I don't think it serves you well to assume so much ill-will. It makes me very angry that in the Discord, Tac and others compared Scarab's actions to Gulrom's, not in childishness (I basically agree with that because I think his expectation was ultimately unrealistic in the first place), but in MALICE, this makes me feel silly about the way I went after Jormyr so caustically for calling people entitled, he's being proven right about some of the most vocal... IF you don't think Scarab is doing this to punish, and you still think he's malicious for closing Hell, you ARE self-entitled.

And while you are here saying you want better communication, it occurs to me that, in the passion of the moment, I don't think you've actually taken the time to read and consider Scarab's follow-up posts on announcements before writing what you did on QHCF.

What do you think that kind of thing does to the Staff's perception of the playerbase? Practice what you preach maybe.

Because if you read what he actually said, the guy had a clear vision for what he wants Hell to be, and it's ruined for him when walkthroughs of it are openly disseminated. He could leave it open, but it clearly bothers him deeply. Is your fun more important than his?

And why are you assuming it's a punishment in the first place? When has Scarab ever been malicious, or even rude? If you want better communication, and better perceptions, maybe read what the guy actually wrote and take it for what it says, instead of assuming he has some malicious ulterior motive? Quit substituting targets for whatever grievances you have.