We definitely understand that anxiety issues can be crippling, and if the new app system causes anyone undue stress, they have our sincerest apologies. You would be correct in assuming that I, Ara, do not deal with anxiety, and with that in mind, you can feel free to take or leave the solutions I offer:
In regards to satisfactory HTML, as I outlined above to Yosuke-mun; potential applicants can use their own personal journal to post the app in split comments, tampering with the html and contents until everything is to their liking, and then posting the application in the actual Route post. Of course, all applications should ideally be polished before getting submitted, but this allows for the most tweaking.
In regards to privacy: while an app is public whether on a journal or in comments to an app post, we understand that the seeming 'obstacle' that a link creates can be reassuring. In that case, we can't offer an immediate solution, as we keep our apps public for the benefit of new appers. However, we'd be more than happy to screen the application of anyone that asks, after the final verdict. That way, the applicant could have the freedom of keeping the app as a post in their journal, removing it entirely and having it be invisible, or only keeping relevant parts in their journal for fellow players' reference.
I won't touch on app length, since I'm afraid I don't understand the problem; the app is the same length whether it is in a journal or in comments, isn't it? Castmates also may feel more encouraged, rather than intimidated, by a longer app. Those feelings are very subjective though, and not something I feel qualified to comment on with any accuracy.
We do understand that changings things like this stirs things up; however we hope that in time, this will become normal and routine. This was actually the option we felt would be the least fuss for everyone, as opposed to say, switching entirely to emailed apps. As for eating up comments--if captcha comes on sooner than usual, we'll be sure to make a new app post as soon as possible.
You're definitely not wrong to bring up this issue, and we really appreciate that you feel safe enough to bring it to us. We'll get a feel for how the new system fares over the next few app cycles and if problems arise we'll definitely take this into consideration. I hope that some of the solution ideas I outlined can be of some help, and if all else fails, we'll be more than happy to work with you and any other anxious applicants on a suitable compromise. And, on a more personal note, I'm sorry if any of this came off as dismissive--as mods, we're here to help, not hinder.
Re: Part 2: Linking vs Posting
In regards to satisfactory HTML, as I outlined above to Yosuke-mun; potential applicants can use their own personal journal to post the app in split comments, tampering with the html and contents until everything is to their liking, and then posting the application in the actual Route post. Of course, all applications should ideally be polished before getting submitted, but this allows for the most tweaking.
In regards to privacy: while an app is public whether on a journal or in comments to an app post, we understand that the seeming 'obstacle' that a link creates can be reassuring. In that case, we can't offer an immediate solution, as we keep our apps public for the benefit of new appers. However, we'd be more than happy to screen the application of anyone that asks, after the final verdict. That way, the applicant could have the freedom of keeping the app as a post in their journal, removing it entirely and having it be invisible, or only keeping relevant parts in their journal for fellow players' reference.
I won't touch on app length, since I'm afraid I don't understand the problem; the app is the same length whether it is in a journal or in comments, isn't it? Castmates also may feel more encouraged, rather than intimidated, by a longer app. Those feelings are very subjective though, and not something I feel qualified to comment on with any accuracy.
We do understand that changings things like this stirs things up; however we hope that in time, this will become normal and routine. This was actually the option we felt would be the least fuss for everyone, as opposed to say, switching entirely to emailed apps. As for eating up comments--if captcha comes on sooner than usual, we'll be sure to make a new app post as soon as possible.
You're definitely not wrong to bring up this issue, and we really appreciate that you feel safe enough to bring it to us. We'll get a feel for how the new system fares over the next few app cycles and if problems arise we'll definitely take this into consideration. I hope that some of the solution ideas I outlined can be of some help, and if all else fails, we'll be more than happy to work with you and any other anxious applicants on a suitable compromise. And, on a more personal note, I'm sorry if any of this came off as dismissive--as mods, we're here to help, not hinder.
Thanks for giving your input!