Genesis Leader - Aurellius

Hello Perfect World,
Assuming that the majority of people visiting these forums are among the more respectful or mature crowd, I would like to share some words.
I'm responding to the slander and mockery that has been presented towards myself and my guild, so whether my attempts at defense are in vain or not I will give it my best none the less. I simply ask the respect that you all will read keeping all judgments aside until the end.

Word has traveled around that I had stolen money from my own factions territory war funds. This rumor is not true, its basically my word against the rumor.
When Genesis was first made, the money used was my own hard earned money along with assisted donations. I was just over level 20 when I decided I wanted to make a faction for the soul purpose of having fun.
The guild was finally made and upon the hands of about 8 willing people we grew into a larger faction. I wont go into the full depth of history behind Genesis, but I will share that it was alot of hard work and effort to create its reputation.
A large majority of people shared their respects towards me and I returned the favor. My members reflected the pride I had in Genesis after looking at the fine group of people working together.
When Territory Wars became a possibility in our eyes, my only fear was the thought of us possessing a material object.

Money became a desire among some of my members, to the point where many only came for money. It turned into an object that wasnt looked upon as a gift, but instead an expectation.
I kept all the money secure in my bank not paying people because greed became a large issue and a root of many quarrels. Territory wars was something that was intended for fun, and some members began to see it as more of something you should get paid to do.
I kept the funds while my officers and I consulted on a more productive way of distributing the funds in a way to build community.
Although the temptation was present, I did not take a single dime from the vault. Letting myself fall prey to such desire would make me become the monster I worked to prevent my members into becoming.
I looked at myself holding the funds as a possible way to weed out members who were here for money. Almost how addicts react when they enter into withdraw, they want to savor their desire.

More members than I expected left, some among those I trusted.
I got constant private messages on how I was a bad leader for not paying people money they thought they deserved. I was also insulted for no apparent reasons at all, just out of pure disrespect.
Many of my trustworthy members told me they would always stay in contact with me, but sadly few have even talked with me.
Instead, everywhere just about, that I travel in perfect world, someone somewhere enjoys speaking about how I stole my guilds funds and spent it on myself.
157,000,000 gold was how much was kept in our vault at the time of this event. The odd number was due to our money using for territory wars in general. I gave every penny of it to the members I had with me still, not to try and prove something but out of frustration at how a material thing can cause so much damage. I was tired of having the responsibility of managing an object that shot me in the foot.
I spent hours working on Genesis, trying to recruit and speak with the members, work out issues at hand. In the meantime handling college and my job, Genesis became a faction that I had devoted alot to.
For people to assume that I would undermine something I spent so much time with, is beyond me.

I know that despite what work may be done, any atmosphere you go in, someone will dislike you for unknown reasons.
In my defense and my guilds defense, the immaturity expressed towards us has gone on quite enough.
I enjoy this game and my guilds company, but when people mock me through ignorance or because they cannot tame their own selfish desire, that is appauling.
Genesis Guild has not died, it will not die, despite what pressures lay against us we will continue forward.
You might ask why in the world would we bother?
Anything good whether it be great or small, in real life, or not, is something that this world rarely sees.
It is like a candle in a dark room, no matter how small the flame, it can still offer comfort and joy.
I've witnessed the world with my own eyes, and can say that all that is good I have found worth fighting for.
Perfect World is a fake atmosphere, full of real people that at most lack accountability.
Genesis is a guild where you are accountable for your actions.
Genesis is a guild that is founded on community, not for selfish reasons, but for the purpose of making friends you will have for years to come.
We dont base ourselves on material things such as territory, money and power.
Strength of character is something that overpowers even the most strong of brute forces in existence.
The slanders and mockery against my guild, I ask for you to stop.
The insults towards us are often done with ignorance and a self-seeking mind on the other end.
For those who still hold us in regard, my thanks goes to you.
Despite how loud your voice may be, support even in the smallest form can help lift even the lowest spirit.

I wont continue on this wall of text any longer, but know perfect world.
This defense was not for myself, but mainly for my guild. Me being the Genesis representative found it my duty to make things clear to atleast those willing to find the truth.
I appreciate your time and willingness to read,

~Aurellius
Genesis Leader

Happy gaming everyone, and have a Merry Christmas