Format Concerns + Moderation Reminder

Hello Folks!

We are sure some (perhaps all) of you have noticed an uptick in, shall we say, 'concerns' regarding the state of Standard and BO1 play in particular. This is definitely not the first time this sort of circumstance has happened to this community, and it certainly won't be the last.

We are incredibly supportive of this community using its voice to advocate for change, both with the client itself and with Magic game design in general. Yet, that advocacy has limits in its effectiveness, and one of the primary limitations is when that critique turns into nonconstructive, community harming whinging/ranting. There are limits in all good things, and we are taking this opportunity to remind the community that the grace period for responsive anger has ended.

Moving forwards, on the topic of the state of Standard, including 'aggro decks primarily playing red', we will be trimming unnecessary and harmful low-effort content. For folks who still have something effortful, thoughtful, or otherwise impersonally constructive to add, you are welcome to continue discussing this issue. But for the rest of us, it's time to retire the increasingly histrionic and unproductive public ranting.

Thank you all for your understanding!