Even more remarkably, the debate birthed a new initiative which has been unofficially dubbed ”The Meeting of The Minds initiative”. A group of people coming together to discuss the possibility of organizing a new opportunity for individual RPs to RP together. The first meeting has already been held and another is in the pipeline. RACKR has also opened a listing for cities and RPs interested in RPing with outsiders.
The Gorean Debate panel proved that disagreement without snide jabs and personal attacks IS possible, and so many interesting and important views were shared because of it. It proved the importance of people from different places and backgrounds and experience levels being willing to open up and share views – and of understanding that disagreeing on something isn't the same as personal dislike or ”having issues”. Change clearly is possible – but now, it is on us to keep the ball rolling and make ”possibility” into ”opportunity”.
Thank you, Elric, for hosting this event – and to everyone who joined in the debate. It was truly a great experience and one that has brought people together with the hope of creating something new for all of us to enjoy.
EDITORS NOTE: RACKR has provided a thread in the group providing information about the MMI meetings. See the information HERE.
Also, they have also provided a thread for RPs to announce they are interested in RPing with outsiders (NOT for recruitment) HERE.