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    • Hey everyone, We've just received incredibly stark news from Mike: MMATycoon is officially for sale. While he's committed to running it if no buyer comes forward, his reason for putting the site up for sale changes everything, and it demands our immediate, honest attention. Mike has revealed that his decision stems directly from overwhelming personal abuse he's receiving from members of this community. He stated his DMs are "literally full of people aggressively swearing," telling him he's "broken their soul," caused depression, and calling him a "no-brained moron." He's also noted that when he tries to ban abusers, the community often backs the banned individual. This isn't just about a game update anymore. This is a critical moment for MMATycoon, and its very survival depends on us facing some hard truths about our own actions. The Unacceptable Reality: Abuse Drives Owners Away Let's be unequivocally clear: This level of personal abuse is unacceptable, full stop. No one, regardless of their role, should have to endure aggressive swearing, personal attacks, or emotional manipulation. This kind of behavior crosses a fundamental line. It doesn't matter how frustrated you are with a game decision; it never justifies dehumanizing another person. Mike's desire to sell isn't primarily about the game's profitability or lack of development anymore. It's about a toxic environment that has made his work "completely untenable." He's explicitly telling us he can't, and won't, continue to "go to work" under these conditions. Our Role in This: A Painful Self-Reflection We, as a community, have had valid grievances. We've seen a game that:  * Hasn't seen major updates, UI revamps, or basic automation for perhaps a decade.  * Has repeatedly ignored voted-on player feedback (like the "2 skills cards" point).  * Suddenly implemented disruptive changes (like the grappling energy drain) without notice or community input.  * Has left long-standing issues, like Kickboxing's fundamental problems, unaddressed for years. From a player's perspective, looking at these points, it's easy to feel an owner isn't fit to run the game, isn't engaged, or simply doesn't care. That frustration is real. However, frustration does not grant permission for abuse. While we want MMATycoon to be better, our collective behavior has pushed its owner to the brink. We can't demand a healthy, thriving game while simultaneously creating an environment that forces its current owner to flee. What This Means for MMATycoon's Grim Future This toxicity has painted MMATycoon into a corner:  * If Mike Stays (Reluctantly): He's already stated he'll keep running it if no buyer is found. But imagine running a game where you feel personally attacked daily. This isn't a recipe for innovative updates or engaged development. It's a path towards minimal maintenance and a slow, painful decline for a game run by a demoralized owner.  * If a Buyer Comes In: Mike has offered details on the sale (PHP-based, £12,000/year revenue, 2.5-2.7 years profit valuation, $140/month server). However, what dedicated developer or investor would willingly step into a community known for such intense personal abuse? This toxicity will likely scare off any potential saviors, regardless of the game's financial viability or code base. This is a critical moment. Our actions have directly led us to this point, and our continued actions will determine if MMATycoon has any future at all. The Only Path Forward: A Call for Fundamental Change If we genuinely care about MMATycoon, whether it's run by Mike or a new owner, this toxic culture must end, immediately.  * Stop the personal attacks. Focus criticism on game mechanics and decisions, not the person behind the screen.  * Call out toxicity. If you see abusive behavior, don't defend it or ignore it. Speak up against it. Support constructive dialogue, not personal attacks.  * Engage respectfully. Even when frustrated, frame your feedback in a way that aims for solutions, not just to vent anger or inflict pain. This is our last chance to self-correct. We can be passionate about the game, but we must also be respectful of the human beings running it. Our game's survival, it seems, depends on our ability to look inward and choose a better path. What are your thoughts on Mike's statement and how we, as a community, need to move forward? Let's have an honest and respectful discussion about this.
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