More and more I think we need to make gatekeeping great again. Everything's turning to shit because no one screens the new blood to see if they've got the stuff needed to contribute positively to the community, be it IT, videogames, tabletop gaming, or even quilting. Are there risks with gatekeeping and hazing? Yes, but the overall condition necessitates this.
@RegalBeagle It was the Roman system where they need at least 2 generations of slavery before the possibility of being considered a citizen.
Humans have known this and already perfected it over thousands of years ago. It's not new.
