Ok guys I'm back... Really wasn't expecting to leave but life kinda took over... O.o I am going to get caught up on the drawings I've promised a while ago... Sorry about disappearing..

It starts as a tiny feeling and from there it grows. It trickles in through the edges of one's subconscious mind, falling like raindrops into the conscious world. At first, it is a sightless world. Soon, small sounds of birdsong and the rustle of trees remind you that you are conscious. Your soul winks into existence first. Your world fades into existence, bringing a spark of joy. Your soul gathers itself, as if preparing for something much larger... and then a bit of you transforms into many others. A chorus of voices fills your ears, prompting you to wake up and realize that you are not alone, but part of a collective consciousness.

This collective consciousness is why you are here. Each soul behind each avatar shares the same feelings you do. Each new meeting brings sparks of happiness to both souls. Make each meeting as bright and hopeful as if it were the first time. Each parting brings a slight sadness to the souls involved. Make each parting as kind as possible, as nobody ever knows just when they will meet each other again. Each soul comes into this little world of ours hopeful, excited, and new. Remember this. Each soul behind each avatar has its own burdens, triggers, and fears. Remember this as you interact with others. Above all, remember that each soul came here equally: They started off young, growing over time. If love, care, respect, generosity, understanding, and honesty is given to each soul, it will grow into something beautiful. If a wrong is committed to a soul, then it will foster something ugly inside that will spread. Do not lower your tines if you don't want others' lowered toward you. Do not turn your back to someone unless you want your back to feel the score of their tines later. Do not hide behind your mask, for your face is still human underneath. We're all the same under the spells.

We are the deer of The Endless Forest and we should take to heart what the creators wanted for this game.

Please, please remember to credit the show/movie/comic/etc. that you are getting your inspiration from. Fan Characters need to be credited just as much as fan art needs to credit the original artist for the concept.

Thanks.

-Bee

Introduction.

Everyone here is capable of having an open discussion.
It seems like something we might actually all enjoy and look forward to - but so far it hasn't been done correctly. We want to share our ideas. We want to get things off our chests. We want to write our opinions, be heard, contribute, and reciprocate with each other - and we can.
There's a certain way of approaching and introducing (sensitive) topics and ideas without the post being completely blown out of proportion (which we have all seen so many times already), but it needs to be done carefully.
I created this suggestions blog to generate an effective list to be used as a smart reference for future discussion posts, and hopefully minimize conflict and negative feedback for people wanting to discuss something in particular.

Phew, here we go:

Miscommunication is an issue.

It is possibly the biggest issue on TEFc. Remember that this is a world of text, so it's extremely important to clearly communicate the idea you are wanting to discuss.

• To receive effective feedback, an effective post is needed to carefully introduce the material you want to discuss.
• Remember: every individual that responds has had their own personal experiences, usually a foundation on which their perspective(s) developed.
• More.
• More.

Questions and ideas needing clarification.

• How to properly introduce an issue, idea, topic, etc., without seeming overly-opinionated, biased, offensive, etc.
• Should opinion be mentioned at all in the original body post or remain completely neutral?
• Discussion vs. Debate
• When does discussion become a debate?
• Does opinion alone trigger debate?
• How to avoid / diffuse escalating conflict.