Light Jedi: Lecture #5

Conduct befitting of a Jedi
Lightside@forceacademy.com

As of late, I have had the opportunity to read through several more messages that have been posted on our message board, and there are two things that I would like to address. The first is in reference mainly to new users. The second is for everyone...even for some Jedi that have been around for quite a while. First, there is a certain code of conduct that is followed in this academy. It is not a written code of conduct, because there has never really been the need to bring this up. This is just a reminder to everyone...keep your posts respectful, intellegent, and serious. You may inject a bit of humor into it, but remember that everyone here is serious about learning. Write posts that are *about* something, so that everyone may benefit.

Second is a growing impatience with other trains of thought that I have noticed. I have noted that in some cases, people claiming to follow the Light side of the force wish to "pick a fight" with a Sith, etc. This is not the way of the Jedi. Remember that a fight is the last thing a Jedi wants...they would rather rationally talk things out. One of the examples that I would like to point out as a good working model of respect is the posts on the Shadow Side board between myself and my fellow Master Justin Tallant. Many of you have followed our discussions/debates in that forum, and I believe that it has actually been benificial to the board. One prevalent theme that keeps showing up in our posts is respect. There are many things that I do not agree with Justin on, and I know that there are many things with which he does not agree, that I believe. We both make sure to be fair and open, however, and always have a strong amount of respect for one another, because we know that through our debates, we both just might learn something. So because of this example, I ask you to ask yourself something. Consider the posts that you have made, and think upon how you have treated members of other beliefs. Is it befitting the way of the Jedi, or do you dishonor yourself by going against the same ideals you believe yourself to have? If you look inside of yourself, and you have any doubts...then this is the time to change the way you treat others.

JediKnightG
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