Kara Beth vs. Clorofila

Day 1,428, 11:00 • Published in USA USA • by Kara Zor El

Not just 3 days ago, I was a Fed. I was a highly regarded member of the party with seniority. I had duties and access only given to those who could be trusted. I have never threatened to leave the party ever in the entire time there. That's still true. I made no threats. So why did I just up and leave the Feds and EZC without warning? Some people who know me for some time do realize that something must be very wrong for me to take this drastic step. You see, I drank the Kool-Aid. I was a Fed4Lyfe, proud/horny and all that crap. I supported leadership in public even when in private I disagreed. Unfortunately, the time came when leadership went too far. To top it all off, normal Feds decided to rub salt in the wounds.

You may think I'm being rash or quick to anger, but consider this. Before I quit, I gave myself two days to reconsider. Before, I wrote this article, I gave myself another 2 days to cool down. I did not want this to be the result of a moment of anger I would later regret. I chose to let myself cool down and let let reason set in. I want it to be clear that my words are chosen very carefully now and whenever I posted in IRC and/or the forum. There will be no apologies or regrets for my words or actions.



Clorifila
I have taken a look at her profile. It looks like she's been around awhile (not as long as me). She has more XP and probably a lot more friends than me. I assume that in most circles, she is well respected and her input is sought after. I also assume that attacking her credibility is probably unwise. I'm going to do it anyway, because I no longer care who thinks well of me or not. I already look like the bad guy. Here's how it went down:

I was just chilling on IRC #fedpartychat about a week ago when a conversation started involving Clorofila. A couple of people were asking various things about her, being new to the party and all. There was a nice back and forth where questions were asked and she answered them. I chimed in and asked her if she had a party job. Rather than simply answer me, tell me it's a secret, PM me, or that it's not my business, she tells me to ask gnilraps. It's common knowledge that pinging him for an answer is a crap shoot waiting for a reply. It's just not all that important to find out either.

Quite simply, I called her rude and left it at that. She answered everyone else's questions. Why not mine? Previously, we had absolutely no issues with each other and I was polite. Rather than leave well enough alone, she proceeded to question me why I said that. No one else had ever dared call her rude cause she's so nice was the gist of what she wanted to express. Not wanting to ignore her inquiry as she had so rudely dismissed mine, I answered her. Well, apparently, my answer did not satisfy her.

Shortly after, I proceed to the Fed forum leadership board where I notice a post from gnilraps, the PP at the time, moaning about his frustrating month as PP. Apparently, he was discouraged that his term as PP did not live up to his expectations. To top it all off, I was to blame for making it worse. You see, he had just trained Clorofila to head a new project. This being so, she could have just told me that. She left the party, stuck him with those duties, and went to USWP. There, she was given some type of responsibility, so I was told.

Next, I receive a PM from gnilraps that he is disappointed in me. This was proceeded by Pdeb telling me that he is ashamed of me. Why? I would not apologize. That's why. I'm supposed to be the bigger person and apologize, regardless of who's wrong. We have to be careful how we talk to new Feds or they will leave. Normally, I would agree, but her case is different. Then, eliwood_sain, takes their side and voices his disapproval. Not one person defended me or trusted that my judgement was valid. This has never happened before. To this very moment, I stand firm on my assessment of the situation. Here's my reasoning:

She handled this like a spoiled child who must get her own way. Look how fast she left the Feds and went to USWP in protest. No sooner did I leave the Feds, and look, she's a Fed again! This is not someone who can be trusted to be loyal to the Party. Just remember, I warned you, Feds. Don't piss her off in any way. I wouldn't even kick her as a joke. She will just threaten to leave again. How do you think USWP feels that she just used them to make her point and make me look bad? Here's how I know the fix was in:

2 days ago, I was confronted by another Fed named freckledick, in public chat, telling me to apologize. Of course, I told them, in so many words, to piss off. Then they told that they were just asking me that to gauge my reaction and confirm my new found hostile reputation. This was a clear setup to show what a b****h I am. They were baiting me. Like I said, the fix was in. There are other factors you will be made aware of that indicate this was hardly the time to confront me and my bad attitude was justified.

All this being said, I had no intention of leaving the party over this. But, the seeds were planted. I have never been so disrespected in all my time serving the Party. The silence of those who would normally take my side was deafening. Time will tell who was right. That's strike one.

(to be continued)