That first sentence you wrote is kind of wild. Using that logic, any time games don’t cater to the explicit demands of any players they’re saying your quote. Meaning either the quote is a bit wrong since it’s kinda universal, or its true in a way that diminishes its potency. I also wouldn’t want to cater to someone who demands they get all their gear choices on demand, but I don’t personally translate that into “I don’t care about you and your needs, because it doesn’t meet my standard”.

I didn’t think I was acting like a callous douche. I reread what a wrote a few times now, trying to see if I was, but I don’t think I was. If I came across that way, I promise it wasn’t the intent. I tend to try to go out of my way to make sure the dialogue remains productive, and not insulting.

I’m sorry as to your feelings in your last sentence. I’ve tried really, really hard through my time as an imm to make things fun and to pay attention to a plethora of character types – from the heavy dedicated ones, to the ones I happen to bump into who are non-committal but fun. I’m really not sure what else to say here since even what I thought was a benign response of mine is apparently douche and makes you hate the game.

Sorry again you feel that way.

-Ish