Manasa Devi.7958 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I can't help wondering how this will affect the release schedule of future LS chapters for this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayisPaul.7458 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Although it was not the decision that I anticipated, I am pleased with ANet's decisive response with this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric.4850 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 That was an unnaturally swift course of action... I understand what she said was pretty vitriolic and disrespectful, but anyone in good standing in the company would have just gotten a warning and issue a public apology. This must've been the last straw, or co-workers were already looking for an excuse to have her terminated.Either way, things are the way they are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenagin.3529 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 @lkilian.1854 said:I understand JPrice getting fired. She was just disrespectful. But Peter Fries? Really?I suspect it was either none or both. Must have really been a hard decision to make. Especially with PF being around here for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfried.7295 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Glad that the right decision was been made, and good to see that arenanet highly values their partners, content creators and customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belorn.2659 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I do not celebrate that someone has lost their job. This is not a good day, but given the statement that one of them celebrated when a 32 old John Bain died to cancer I can only hope that she take a hard look at herself and try to imagine the harm and pain she caused.I can't imagine what she could possible have told herself to justify such behaviour but that is a line you can't cross. You don't celebrate the death of someone and especially when they are that young. It doesn't matter what sin you think they have committed or what political side you think they are on. Crossing that line and celebrating someone who died to something as horrible as cancer means disconnecting yourself from a large portion of the world population and there is not much else from that point on.This is a sad day, but Anet action today at least mean I can continue playing the games that I enjoy and have spent a large portion for the last 10 years with. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windu The Forbidden One.60 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 @Mike O Brien.4613 said:Recently two of our employees failed to uphold our standards of communicating with players. Their attacks on the community were unacceptable. As a result, they’re no longer with the company.I want to be clear that the statements they made do not reflect the views of ArenaNet at all. As a company we always strive to have a collaborative relationship with the Guild Wars community. We value your input. We make this game for you.MoExcellent, I'm very glad to see that appropriate action has been taken and that the company has taken a stand against behavior like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonko.6793 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 No tolerance for intolerance, good job Arenanet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy McEdgelord.4790 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Its a tough pill to swallow, but PR-wise probably the right thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChartFish.1308 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 So happy with this tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notebene.3190 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 While I can't argue with the general principle of getting fired for not behaving professionally when you are dealing with customers, even in a capacity where you aren't strictly on the clock, I can't help but feel in this one instance, you gave a victory to a mob of people who weaponized this very small thing, that was ultimately between a few people, to their own agenda. I'm not particularly sad jobs were lost, I do not know them. I'm sad at the hyperbolic crowd cheering, and all the thumbs up. I feel there was a lot more lost than a couple jobs today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix.6527 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I'm sad about this. That isn't to say I think what they did was right, but I hate to see people lose their jobs. I honestly hope they land on their feet and learn from this experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephemiel.5694 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 @"Rezzet.3614" said:man that sucks , i'd rather people learn from their mistakes and such , we all deserve second chances, but it is understood the situation was pretty ballistic and generated an over abundance of : https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Vial_of_Salt .She's been doing this for YEARS, she will never learn. Stop defending her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best.3479 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Holy shit Anet did something good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadshow.9320 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Hopefully steps are being taken so it does not happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranael.6423 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 It's sad to lose good writers in such a pathetic way. While this whole story could have been easily avoided, at the end of the day, they lose their job and we lose some good story telling... improper use of social networks at its greatest :anguished: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zealex.9410 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 @Mike O Brien.4613 said:Recently two of our employees failed to uphold our standards of communicating with players. Their attacks on the community were unacceptable. As a result, they’re no longer with the company.I want to be clear that the statements they made do not reflect the views of ArenaNet at all. As a company we always strive to have a collaborative relationship with the Guild Wars community. We value your input. We make this game for you.MoI dont believe Peter deserved to be fired because e tried to defend his co-worker. He didnt call names or anything and he engaged in discussion rather than going in a blocking spree.I suggest that his case is revisited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elementalist Owner.7802 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 @Mel.8734 said:@"Mike O Brien.4613" said:Recently two of our employees failed to uphold our standards of communicating with players. Their attacks on the community were unacceptable. As a result, they’re no longer with the company.I want to be clear that the statements they made do not reflect the views of ArenaNet at all. As a company we always strive to have a collaborative relationship with the Guild Wars community. We value your input. We make this game for you.MoPlease also take a good look at this employe:https://i.imgur.com/vXbH8BN.pngPretty sure that's faked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhoh.3726 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 i thank you anet for trying to maintain a level of professionalism and common courtesy. it was surprising to go from someone like gaile to the vitriolic hate speech that was shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyroar.2974 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I can understand why JP would get fired after her twitter rampage, although I wouldn't mind a more peaceful, "second chance" solution. But I'm a bit sad about the second developer who got axed. Was he Peter Fries? I'm not sure if he deserved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phokus.8934 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 @notebene.3190 said:While I can't argue with the general principle of getting fired for not behaving professionally when you are dealing with customers, even in a capacity where you aren't strictly on the clock, I can't help but feel in this one instance, you gave a victory to a mob of people who weaponized this very small thing, that was ultimately between a few people, to their own agenda. I'm not particularly sad jobs were lost, I do not know them. I'm sad at the hyperbolic crowd cheering, and all the thumbs up. I feel there was a lot more lost than a couple jobs today.Cause and effect. People are responsible for their actions and need to be held accountable. The jeering from the crowd is a bit over the top but certainly justified. Also considering her history, it should be a wake up call but as others have pointed out, she'll try to be the victim here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasida.4085 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 @Mike O Brien.4613 said:Recently two of our employees failed to uphold our standards of communicating with players. Their attacks on the community were unacceptable. As a result, they’re no longer with the company.I want to be clear that the statements they made do not reflect the views of ArenaNet at all. As a company we always strive to have a collaborative relationship with the Guild Wars community. We value your input. We make this game for you.MoCan we now have all related threads closed now please. Although I disagree with the discipline PLEASE close all the the aggravating threads on this subject and let it fade into obscurity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devnull.6085 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 @Taurid.1753 said:@"Rezzet.3614" said:man that sucks , i'd rather people learn from their mistakes and such , we all deserve second chances, but it is understood the situation was pretty ballistic and generated an over abundance of : https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Vial_of_Salt .Unfortunately losing a job is the new standard for whenever someone speaks out against the norm online. If it works against one side of the political divide, it should also work against the other for fairness. It's sad for them, sure, but deserved.JP has a HISTORY of these types of inflammatory reaction; yes on 2nd chances; no on 22nd chances...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyelogix.1654 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Didn't see that coming, but i understand and i dont agree what she answered to a fellow player. Being polite is pretty much essential but you can agree, or disagree in a friendly manner.I don't know what the other person did, but i guess it doesn't matter now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IV Dystopia.9376 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 @lkilian.1854 said:I understand JPrice getting fired. She was just disrespectful. But Peter Fries? Really?Yes, equal opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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