So...it was actually brought to my attention that this discussion was occurring. So a few things -
The One Sith has come under fire recently. Between the Rebel Alliance, the talk from the republic who are fire and brim stone in reference to the OS, and from even our own ranks in reference to how we aren't acting very Sithy. I can't explain except that people are obviously upset. We have spent a lot of time trying to treat this as an above board situation, retaining most of our defense in silence as people continue to troll the OS on open topics. I realize that this drama is an issue for you all, it's an issue for everyone, and I think it will eventually blow over. However, separating isn't a solution to this but more an acceptance that it's working. Breaking apart in the face of this sort of pressure is only accepting that we were incapable of withstanding it. The Sith have always garnered hatred from the numerous critics, that wont change so long as you are part of any major faction that is Sith focused.
Some of you all feel that there is some sort of clique involved in the OS. This is something we have heard many times before and is absolutely absurd. The One Sith has one of the most open and friendly atmospheres available, you are literally allowed to do anything that you want. Starting a sub faction, for instance, was an award given to Darth Ferus in reward for his performance during Netherworld events (of course you all had to earn it and your activity proved the viability of the Sub-faction beyond initial consideration - which was the requested reward). Literally anyone can start a dominion if they so choose, or do a training event, or do a skirmish or mission or anything. If you have ever had an issue, the admins were merely one private message away. Even then, the easiest way to get a hold of most of the admins was through skype, and I have never not accepted a friend from someone on skype or refused to speak to them. The admins of the OS have always maintained an open door policy in this regard. We want people to do things, to be active and have initiative.
Some of you all don't like that the admins of the OS snoop into their sub factions? Well, typically, sub factions are part of the major faction as a forum embedded within it (i.e. hrosha-gul, legion yun'do, vahla, etc.). But, in defense of this, until I was aware that this vote was occurring, I had never been involved or part of the minor faction (and that extends to the Admins). Perhaps critical of the admin is that we weren't involved in the faction itself and to this I would respond: The admins have been knee deep in dealing with OOC drama. We have barely had the time to write our own stories, focusing instead on dominions or skirmishes or anything assisting the faction as a whole. So while we haven't partaken so much in the assassins, we haven't partaken in much in general.
I'm saddened to see this vote come up without a single message from any member or an issue of grievance to me. Things can't be fixed if we don't know it's broken. I think we should stay together but I have no intent to sway the vote, seeing as though I'm not an active member of the sub faction. Needless to say I'll be disappointed if we aren't at least given the opportunity to mend these issues, as they have been called.
Cheers and good luck with whatever choice you make.
