I have no idea why there is such a commotion about all this. I do not know about some of you, but I play the game to have fun. Why are people getting all worked up over such minor trifles? This person talked down to me, this guy kicked me, he insulted me, blah blah blah. This is a comunity of individuals. There will always be personality conflicts, and with any comunity there is a heirarchy, whether intended or not. There will always be conflicts with those in a positions higher than you. But, thats life. You earn respect by your actions, not just because you showed up. If someone is being insulting, you have three choices. Shrug it off, because what does it really matter what someone else who has no real power over you thinks. Two, you could talk to that person in a civil way and try to find out what the issue is, or at least find your boundries so you can keep your distance. Or three, have a pout fit and risk loosing what ever respect others had for you. Unfortunatly ZD, you originally chose option 3, however, it seems you have decided to go with option 2, so well done my friend. Just remember option 1 and 2 next time heh . Option 3 blows.
Shaftiel