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Sounds good man. In the future, I'll space out my paragraphs so it's easier to read. I agree that involuntary sharing of your stuff isn't optimal and that having a choice to share was my initial thought at the get-go. I was just saying that I didn't mind if it was free knowledge to everyone and that I didn't think it would be so horrible. But clearly, it would be best to have the option to choose, like you, others and I have said.

First off, there is no reason to be so defensive over what I've said. I'm not trying to tell you what to do. how to play the game or anything like that. I'm just sharing what I think about the topic. My apologies if you felt like I was instructing you how to feel about a feature or if I have offended you somehow because you surely seem like I have. It appears that you are passionate about the topic or just an angry person but I do see what your saying. I suppose our perspective is quite different. I see it as a community and I don't mind sharing what I know and what I have whereas you see it as something yours and very personal, which has its benefits and is great as well. I do agree that builds may be as you so well put it, muddled quickly if in general we are all allowed to see everyone's build. However, I also think that it would promote people to try other things and maybe that won't be such a bad thing. Or maybe the whole situation will be terrible and they'll change it or not have the feature to inspect at all. Perhaps having the option to show it, not to show it, or to let certain people see it, like others have said, would possibily satisfy most people. Overall, you make validate points. I just hope in the future your delivery would be more friendly and not so demeaning. I'm here to learn as much as I can about the game so your opinion, in this case, is mostly appreciated, thanks.

I feel like it can go both ways and having the option to show it mechanically or not is definitely a plus but, I'd argue that people knowing your build and gear doesn't make them as good as you if that is indeed what you are. I know wow is a bad example in general because of the lack of customization compared to D3 but, how many cookie cutter builds do people copy from each other in WoW yet there are people who use it so well as oppose to those who are exactly alike yet just suck or is not as good. Builds and gear is important but there are so many different elements such as resource management, positioning, teamwork, reflex time, etc. that set you apart. The same can be said about SC and build orders/strats. Just cause you have stuff at your disposal doesn't mean it gets used or used effectively for that matter. If blizzard can accomplish something like that again then I don't see it being a huge problem. Besides if people are checking you out, they are obviously interested, so be flattered and know that you are teaching other people something. In addition, for those who are at the insepcting end.. those who may be less experienced at the game, might just be looking for some guidance or just to look at others' awesomeness.. this game is suppose to be cooperative right? haha anyway we are all entitled to our opinions... apologies for the ramble.

great stuff force!

welcome!

thanks for the warm welcome everyone, seems like a great community so far. I haven't caught up with the podcasts yet but many interesting things that I didn't know about are being discussed. hopefully the beta comes out soon!

Hey everyone, was listening to the podcasts on youtube and decided to join up.. really excited about d3 as you all probably are, hope to learn some stuff here. thanks