There is a blog that I read on occasion, and in this blog, said blogger, who is an employee of Exile, has complained and commented on multiple things. I am going to take the time to answer those comments, here and now, for everyone to see.
1. "Exile is a dark, cold place."
In actuality, it isn't at all. The beauty, the warmth behind Exile are the people who come to Exile, whether they be staff or patrons. Everyone, and I do mean everyone at Exile, is considered part of the family. As I have said before, Exile isn't about the build, or the pictures that were on the wall (and are now in the viewer) or the couches, or any number of other things. Exile is about the PEOPLE.
2. "Hardly anyone comes anymore. I think its because (insert names here) left."
As an owner of Exile, I see the number of people that come through the doors each and every day, and exactly how long they stay for. Many of the events are well-attended! As with any club in SL, not all events are going to be well-attended. But, if your event is not well-attended, then sit down and ask yourself why it isn't. Is there something that you can do? Perhaps a change of music, or even a change in attitude? Maybe some outside advertising could help. There again, if could be because (Insert names here) and all of their alts, aren't attending your shifts anymore. Addressing the thought that it's because (insert names here) left ... so not the case at all. So many people were sick and tired of the drama being caused, and, as I said before, and will say again - Exile is Exile .. not the (Names Here) Show. If you were under the impression that they ran things, or had some sort of "inside track" on what was going on ... I suppose you know now, that you were mistaken. Not sure if you just thought it, or if it was something that you were told, but I can hazard a pretty damn good guess, seeing as I have heard it from others as well. They have left. They are gone. It's time to let the past be the past, stop dwelling in it, and rocket forward into Exile's future.
3. "I came in twice now, and stood ungreeted for at least 10 minutes."
That may very well be. I remember bringing this up in several staff meetings. Except .. then it was your and yours not doing the greeting, and guess what .. You still barely do, unless it's someone that is one of your friends/family. I still get complaints about you in that aspect, and some of those complaints are coming from managers, as well as staff and patrons. Darling, you cannot expect people to jump up and down for joy when you walk through the door, if you are not willing to at least greet people, yourself, and show some enthusiasm in it. No one wants to feel as though they are pushing themselves upon someone. You cannot expect someone to be happy to see you, when they say hello to you repeatedly, and get nothing in return, but you're all too happy to say hello to everyone else.
I'm going to end this blog by offering some well-intentioned advice to you.
Stop complaining and bitching about everything. If you aren't happy, then change it. Get your happy on! Look for something to smile about! Trust that the people in charge actually DO know what they are doing, and if you have thoughts or comments to make, make them constructive ones - not words dripping with sarcasm and contempt. Stop with the "woe is me" act and FIND your happy place, and reasons to smile and be happy about all of the good things that you have in your life. No one should have to find it for you, or provide it for you. Inside, I know that you are a truly awesome person, but right now, its very hard to get past the drama and bullshit, to see all of that awesomeness. Said with love, said with love.
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