I dropped by because I was curious on the current state of Arena, and nostalgia has pushed me to go against my better judgement. 

	If there's to be a serious effort in reforming arena, I'm actually kind of interested in seeing this place return from the grave. But only if the [b]aforementioned zombie[/b] exchanges its torn jean-jacket x tight leather pants combo for a new suit and tie. I'd pay to see business men fight over donuts tbh.

	Honestly though, if you really want to bring life to Arena again, don't[i] debate[/i] points made by outsiders as if they're some kind of attack on your community. Don't assume criticisms are directed as a personal attack on players. Assume that the overwhelming opinion might have some merit if everyone seems to agree that this community possesses some unattractive traits, otherwise you make it seem exclusive and, like a lot of people have mentioned elsewhere, elitist. You [i]want[/i] outsiders to join in and retain interest, but it's very clear that this competitive way of doings things is a toxic practice. Toxic for the activity in arena, anyways. That's not to say that the behavior of players in Arena is 'toxic' in the sense that you're all assholes or something, but toxic in the sense that it drives away and [i]kills[/i] new interest.

	If there's to be any [b]constructive dialogue[/b], or c[b]ooperative effort[/b] to reform and rejuvenate Arena, I would advise people to make [i]suggestions and efforts[/i] rather than complaining about everything wrong with the sub forum.

	[s][i]First of all, get rid of the god forsaken ranking system, it's stupid.[/i][/s]

	In regards to Rilla, I don't think there was ever any need for a sub-forum specific Moderator in the first place. The fact that the horrendous ranking system is actually something pertinent for example, is preposterous. If anything, [i]competitive fighters[/i] should be a community within the community of arena. That way, players who play only to [i]win[/i] don't define the sub forum. At any rate, I don't think Arena needs a new moderator. It just needs a fresh face.