[quote=Phoenix]Just a general discussion on how individuals believe a GM should communicate with their RPers and vice-versa. [/quote] A two communication based on civility and creativity. I've had GMs I've conflicted with in the past; I'm a bit of a diva as a RPer, so that's no surprise. Just as I've had players I've come into conflict with as a GM in the past, which is much more rare. But it happens. And when it happens it's usually over something small that shouldn't be as big a deal as it is. But either I blow it up into something more, or they do. But even at my worst I'll simply leave a game, instead of flame it out or berate anyone. It's still civil, usually. I rarely, rarely, RARELY critique someone as a GM over OOC or IC issues in public. To me that should always be kept to PMs. Much easier to keep things from blowing up into something larger that way. Something I'll do as a GM is feedback. Let your players know you read and enjoyed their posts. I typically give feedback, much like a director will to an actor. "Say, your character was really laid back the last few turns. Maybe show me some intensity for this scene?" Even if it's something simple and small like, "I love it!" I'll even give feedback on their writing if they've expressed an interest in 'getting better' to me. But that's not exactly inherit to GMing.