Annoying Issues And A Lesson Well Learned

Just a quick warning:
This is going to be a bit of a rant...

So as most of you know, I am the creator/owner of TheTudors group on deviantART (http://thetudors.deviantart.com/) Back in early November, someone commented on that page, saying that we should all check out this roleplay group called Tudors Saga. So I did, thinking, why not? My first rude encounter with them was when I joined and auditioned for the cannon role of Katherine Howard. Not more than five minutes after submitting this, I was told that it was being "REJECTED" because there already was a Katherine Howard. The user also told me to look more carefully and see the character's page to see who was and wasn't available (I would like to quickly point out that this 'character page' is not very easy to find, and one has to dig for it to find it).This person later apologized to me for being so rude, but I still don't think it was a very good first impression for a moderator to make to one of their new members.

Anyway, I carried on and had my name changed to Ursula Misseldon and took on the responsibilities of being that character. I uploaded an avatar with the playby for the character and also made a picture for my signature with pictures of other actresses that would be the playbys for up coming characters of mine. I spent at least an hour on it, mind you. A couple days go by and I start roleplaying - everything is smooth. However, today when I logged on I had a message from an admin saying that I needed to sign the rules for the roleplay and that I needed to change my signature because someone else already had one of my girls for their playby. Now I understand that they have their rules and such, but there are only a certain number of people that can be used as playbys for the Tudor era because how difficult it can be to find pictures of actors and actresses in period dress. So what happens when this RPG gets bigger? Are they going to tell every single person who chooses a playby that is the same as someone else's that they must remove or change it? I find that quite unprofessional.

In the end, I am incredibly irritated. Not only did I spend a decent amount of time making that signature banner, but they have the nerve to tell someone that they cannot use an actress as a playby for something because someone else has it. My biggest regret is that I submitted a journal to TheTudors group recommending this group long before I knew exactly how it was and what the people on there were like. Forgive me if you checked out that group and were as unsatisfied as I was. I think I will delete my account from there, or at least not be as active on it as before until I am no longer mad.

What are your thoughts?

Top 10: Favorite Pieces of Jewelry from The Tudors

The first of my top 10 series :)


10: Anne Boleyn's 'B' necklace
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/FV3J9Pbo-0q-mjoeeOxUHA375449/GW194H243

I absolutely adore this necklace, it probably has a lot to do with the fact that it is her trademark and it is so well known. I'd love to have one - even though I don't have a 'B' anywhere in my name xD

9: Anne of Cleve's Gold and Pearl Necklace
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/trlKpGtoqsIXtxligzwr5A12487/GW268H264

When Anne first came to court, she really didn't dress in the English fashion, but I truly began to love her dresses and jewelry once she started to catch onto the fashion in England. This is by far my favorite piece of hers.

8: Anne's Cross and Beads
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/8N_ZBghZGmeL9YQioDS3iQ102577/GW223H293

It's so terribly simple, but it worked for the scenes it was in. I have something similar to it, but it's all silver. I want the one she wore! If I had that, I might actually go to church xD

7: Anne's Volta Dance Necklace
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/Rc2BxpF4W94oTws-pSsKUw56043/GW150H239

A rather large and shiny piece of jewelry. However, it went very well with the dress and the scene. Not my favorite piece, but certainly not bad :)

6: Anne's Execution Necklace
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/FNq_6tawYPppLxuPIER6Yw289267/GW207H310

A very modest but classy piece. The perfect way to show that she would remain a queen up until the very end, and definitely the perfect necklace for her to wear during her last few minutes on screen.

5: Anne's Topaz (?) Cross
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/nTcYT95K1CnMxWYHZXLyZA61400/GW189H219
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/CSotjhCfiBj9bbUMWZYzRg47728/GW121H231

I love how this piece of jewelry looks great worn on a long chain or a short chain. The stones are beautiful and I feel that the color works very well with Anne's complexion.

4: Katherine of Aragon's Gold, Pearl and Ruby Necklace
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/164K7M4qbwDsrNxF4IU8ug20117/GW195H195

Very similar to some other pieces you see on the show, but different enough to suit Katherine and her tastes. The perfect statement for the queen :)

3: Anne's Royally Purple Necklace
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/5rxhIiEIZb4Ww7sslLABoQ315028/GW239H312

Purple is the color of royalty, which is the exact statement Anne is trying to make in this scene. She is completely covered in the color, and the necklace really tops it off. A gorgeous piece that leaves me feeling like I just saw a queen.

2: Kitty and Cate's Blue Stoned Necklace
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/3/JoUnb_yuN1bCBZfnPhUwvQ191661/GW258H300
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/3/aEg6RPAtkC7Cd9mn6xYUtA127660/GW246H375

It's the same necklace, if I'm not mistaken, and it's my favorite out of both queen's collections. It's absolutely stunning and works well on both of them. It's a very versatile piece. It shows the innocence of Katherine Howard (as they obviously tried to do with all the blues and pinks and whites) but it is also able to show maturity and elegance when worn on Catherine Parr.

1: Jane Seymour's Wedding Necklace
http://image.wetpaint.com/image/1/HA845cuyltxWtVjDm30giA18607/GW201H230

So virginal and so Jane. Perfect for her wedding to Henry. I love it so much that I want this piece for my own wedding. Absolutely gorgeous!!