Vincent,
Its more than just letting people in because their costume is by 501st standards. When a new member wants to join the DG, see it as a job interview. Can you contribute to the Dutch Garrison in a positive way? Can this person be trusted? Does he fit the current team? How will we know, you wont do something like this again?
I see you complaining we dont have an open section to our forums. Great idea... why did you not mail it to us through our website instead of complaining in the detachment boards? Actually, we do have a small group that is a corporation with the DG and the Rebel Legion Benelux, namely the Galactic Adademy. A place where troopers to be can get tips on their costumes and what not.. Secondly, a little patience can go a long way.. Look up members on hyves or facebook if you believe our CO makes too little time to answer your mail. Being in the DG council I can assure you, you are not the only mail our CO has to answer.
Also, I see you comparing us with the GG and the UKG. While these comparisons are very flattering, the DG just this year became a garrison. We are still a small group, and do not have the numbers the GG or UKG have... So costume parties are ok with me.. Invite me and I will come over... dont expect 50 members though
I also see apologies, whereas I see apology rejections in the same post.. What do I have to make of this? And yes, I was one of those troopers who lost their toy blasters.. But it gets worse my dear Vincent:
I am also the event officer of the Dutch Garrison, meaning I 'supervise' the events the Dutch Garrison does in a year. Since this all blew up, we had several police visits on other events, to check us out if we didnt break the law again. The police is checking out our public agenda, and is making (announced and unannounced) appearances on behalf of the dep. of justice. So its no fun for you, true, but its certainly not a breeze in the park for us troopers now, is it ? Do I care I lost my blaster? Nope.. I really dont care.. it was a piece of shucks hasbro anyway... The police are checking us out on regular basis is what really bothers me the most... Did you even consider this in your apology?
As event officer I have to vouch for the troopers I am placing on events. I am responsible for actions my troopers do at an event, and I want troopers I can trust. Can we still trust you Vincent?
I am still in the 'give this chap another chance' camp, although every apology is a bit condescending, which really is a shame, because the people you are apologizing to, are the people you have to troop with... And on some troops, you start at 8:00, and are saying your goodbyes at 22:00, not too mention the weekends of trooping mayhem. You dont want to step in with bad blood between members.. Thats my advice to you.. Do with it what you want..
TK-5404
Rick Fleuren
Event Officer
Dutch Garrison
