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I've already voiced my strong disapproval of the new banner in our private mod chats. I'm particularly unhappy about being implicitly labeled a potential scammer after years of dedicated service. Furthermore, I find dealing with customers through the EpicNPC forum inefficient due to its slow nature; I haven't made a single sale through that channel. This is precisely why Discord (or any chat system with immediate mobile notifications) is critically important for my sales process.
However, the site admin, Mike, ultimately leads this forum and holds the final say on all decisions. This is his business, and it must align with his needs first. If Mike believes this is the right direction, then so be it. I can understand why it might benefit him more, even if it's less favorable for sellers.