To the entire Everypony Staff!

First, some inspirational music!:derpe:

Inspired by ThePoeticPony's latest blog update, and in a lesser way, by Ramza's latest blog update. I'll be honest with all of you, and i think i can speak for alot of the members here on EPR when i say the following:

I have NO idea what's going on within the staff group. None of us do. All we know is there's something bothering you all. For some reason, alot of you feel the need to criticise yourself lately about things that, as far as we know, are non-existant.

The most popular things i hear are these:

- "We're not active enough on the forums."
- "Some staff members are corrupt."
- "Some staff members are lazy or uncaring."

All of this is untrue as far as any regular member knows. I don't know where you're getting these ideas. I don't see anyone being lazy. I can't sense any corruption. And as far as activity on the forums goes, no one can decide how active you should be. You be as active as you want to be!

I used to be a staff member on another forum, and i've dealt with situations like this too, so here's a few tips. Consider them gifts from my past experiences.

Stop bringing yourselves down for no reason.
We need you guys to be supportive and friendly staff members. Not emotional wrecks!

Be who you are, not who you should be.
Don't take your job too seriously. The hardest thing about becoming a staff member is not losing yourself in the process.

We can't police the police.
You expect our opinions and criticism on things we know next to nothing about. If we don't know exactly what the problem is, we can't help. If that sort of information is too sensitive or personal to place on the forums, then send it to me personally. I can help.

Have fun!
Apparently, this is what everyone tells the new members when they join.

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Right now, i may be the one blowing this out of proportions, but Poetic's blog really got to me. There seems to be alot of negativity going on between the staff, and if there's anything i'd care to dedicate myself to, it's helping you guys to get back on the right track. I'm ready and willing, but not able!

As far as i'm concerned, i'm your best friend!