Repeat after me...It's just a game

Okay, I'm going to rant for a moment. This is a game. An addicting, well thought out, interesting game, but it IS just a game. The MP is not real - there is no cash out button here. I understand the competitive nature of certain people, but come on - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

As you know if you've read my blog, I've offered my help to anyone who needs it. Apparently this is license to open the floodgate for begging, whining, and just plain rudeness. People ask me to make newbie packs for them, I spend time and MP doing it, and then they never collect. Okay, I can understand that - life gets in the way. Maybe they got a better offer. Maybe they tried Mara for a day and never came back. But people, the mail is getting ridiculous.

"Can I have your (insert expensive item here)."
No. I worked for my things and you shall work for yours. It builds character.

"Will you buy (insert horridly overpriced junk item here) from my shop?"
Umm...no. If I was in the market for a Rock Gumball, I would certainly visit the gumball machine, or buy it for 1mp on shop search - I have no urge to purchase yours for 21998mp.

"Come on - please! I need the money!"
Then I suggest you go do a quest, play a game, or tone down your taste until your bank account can match it.

I'd like to say here that I have never hit either the "report" or the "block" button. I believe everyone deserves their chance, and if they get in trouble, it will not be from my IP. But is a bit of common courtesy too much to ask? If you request my help, I will do what I can to steer you in the right direction. If you beg for my items, I will teach you how to get your own. But please, please, PLEASE realize this is just a game and accept my answer (my FIRST answer, not the seventeen subsequent answers I am sometimes required to give) as my final one.

Exceptions are for those who have asked for my help, genuinely needed it, and are grateful - cOILLAT, that would be you.

Okay. Rant over, everyone have a wonderful day.