We are having fun playing the way we want within the framework of the game rules and mechanics and for sure, not the way you want us to play.
We have been, without a doubt, way more helpful towards the community than you could ever be.
Finally, the approach you wrote are not mutually exclusive, things are not only black or white nor as restricted as you wish they were.
git gud
I am gud thanks. I've become very gud at driving a SRV over the last few weeks, although stand in awe of those who bomb along at 80... that's a little high for my tastes.
And sure you are playing within the framework of the game, its always been the defense of gankers. We can do it, the game allows it, therefore we do it.
The funny part is this thread though, where gankers say they will gank because of this change, even though they ganked before and will continue to gank afterwards.
Gankers will gank.
And please, individual members of SDC might be helpful to players from time to time, with their guides, with their training, but that is massively overshadowed by the negative effect they have on the community.
If i may use an analogy, its like giving someone a pound and then punching them in the face, and expecting the person to be greatful to you for giving them the pound.
Many people are helpful towards the community, most of those who are helpful do not spend most of their time performing acts that generate negativity or plotting new schemes to cause widespread negativity.
I'll save my praise for those people, not the gankers who want a pat on the back for occasionally being nice and helpful.
PS: And personal opinion here, but i suspect over the years, i've provided far more help to players, especially new players, than any member of SDC, and if we factor in negativity, i would say most members of SDC are heavily in the negative in terms of help/hinder balance. However, that is entirely subjective, and obviously from my point of view.