RE: I wish for the Old EP so much.. SW is horrible!
We have lots of respect for the great platform EP developed, the community they built, the professionalism of their team.
We've never had a negative opinion of the "Old Site". We know very well (even previously being Admins before SW), how difficult it is to please everyone, to provide the "perfect & balanced" community, that we all wish for.
As well as the difficulty in routinely handling endless issues of offenses, from the smallest of incidents (indifferences between users), which we get reports cluttering our attention daily, to the worst of offenders that could be found online..
In light of some users repeatedly making false, defamatory statements against SW Staff ([u]which we will be taking legal action against[/u]). https://similarworlds.com/25-Similar-Worlds/3229075-RE-Users-who-insist-on-repeatedly-Breaking-Rules
[c=#800000][b]We would like to remind our community[/b] (or make aware), [b]of what is likely the [u]Largest Difference between Similar Worlds & EP[/u]:[/u][/b][/c]
[quote][c=#4C0073]The primary reason EP was closed (based on large amounts of feedback and information), was due to the mounting Legal Requests (information requests, subpoenas, search warrants) regarding Criminal Activities taking place on the site, and the difficulties in legally and financially battling such requests.[/c][/quote]
[i](We respect EP's vision, and integrity in upholding their beliefs.)[/i]
Conversely:
[quote][c=#004A59]Similar Worlds is much more proactive in tackling illegal activities, especially those regarding abuse of minors.
Yes, we are very respectful of user privacy, and to date, have never had any user information leaked (although there have been numerous attack/hack attempts over the years, which failed).
However, a certain line is crossed (which we will never tolerate nor turn a blind eye to) when it comes to preying on minors or other vulnerable groups.
We are very cooperative in working with law enforcement to tackle such crimes.[/c][/quote]
[i](Maybe EP did too tackle such cases, behind the scene. We do not know as we haven't come across such information.)[/i]
We understand that we may not yet be as great as EP once was, but we are constantly working on improving this site, and strongly believe that given time, we will meet the majority of our user's expectations, and more.
Thanks for your help and support! [i]-SW Staff[/i]
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[b][i][u]Related Remarks from another Post:[/u][/i][/b]
[quote=SW-Admin] [c=#800000]Yes, we do work with law enforcement constantly, to battle sexual predators, as well as other illegal offenders of various types.
[b]We work and directly communicate with numerous US Government agencies [i](U.S. Secret Service, Military & Law Enforcement Divisions, Child Protection Agencies)[/i]. As well as Government & Law Enforcement agencies of various other regions, namely Europe.[/b]
(We would not be that naive to make a false claim publicly here, after just previously stating that we will be taking legal action.
So yes, [u]everything stated here, is 100% accurate[/u].)[/c][/quote]
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[b][i][u]Related Remarks from another Post:[/u][/i][/b]
[quote=SW-Admin] [b]We are either updated on these cases directly by law enforcement, or by assisting divisions (such as Child Protection Services).[/b]
The incarceration status of these offenders are typically publicly logged, and some may also appear published in articles.
We can see that this ex-SW user, for example, is still incarcerated (and will be for life).
[i](Tiny segments of article + Incarceration Status)[/i]
Some convicted ex-SW user's sentences can be "40 to 80 years", for example, but at the offender's age, it is basically a [u]Life Sentence[/u].[/quote]
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Please do remember, the next time a user makes false remarks/libel such as: "[u]SW staff invites and protects predators here![/u]"
What is actually the reality..
or
When someone comments: "[u]I wish for the Old EP so much.. SW is horrible![/u]"
Please be more thoughtful of what you may actually wishing for..
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The only notable things I've found missing is the opportunity to create new groups, and whatever users never found their way here. The former I never really found to be that important and the latter isn't really any thing admins can do. Can't just go make the same users come back.
Everything else seems to be just as good or better. Its a hard like to walk trying to recreate an experience people shared without replicating the aspects that caused it's downfall. I think this place has done a pretty admirable job of that.
People these days are addicted to complaining though.
@ViciDraco Thank you for the comments and remarks.
We have "Consolidation of Groups" as a top priority.
We know that it has been long overdue, but we have very recently been actively discussing this again, and will be working to have this completed as soon as possible.
Once the groups structure is improved, we will look into if/how we may allow users to create new groups, or some other alternative that serves their purpose.
