Ah, interesting decision. Didn't think this was the way ya'd go. I am actually very encouraged by the rational you gave for your decision. I don't think you saw this issue quite the way you do now before the test and all the input. We don't have the same view, but you clearly have listened and weighed many different concerns to arrive at your decision.
Compromise will never completely satisfy very many people. I think most of us agreed it had to occur somewhere, whether in regards to the specific feature or in regards to the way the model plays enforcer in the room. You chose the former, which is why we differ in opinion as to what would make a better site.
I don't look at the decision to restrict to VIP as motivated by greed or whatever, I think it actually is consistent with the notion (erroneous I believe) that the whisper causes dead rooms and that dead rooms are deadly for the site. So it is rational and fair given an erroneous assumption. I'll say that while it could very well be true that a number of noisy, bustling rooms is good at any time it is not necessary that EVERY room be noisy and bustling. In fact I love those seemingly quiet little backwaters that are run by the sophisticated hottie with the flirt instinct and the playful nature.
So cheers! The evolution of flirt has always been interesting to watch from many vantage points and I am pleased that it will continue to be an interesting place to engage mind, body, and spirit.
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