This ****ing war

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   There is some value to the OP comments, I think. However my perspective was not included in his examples. I think that when people have spent a long time building up their accounts and cities, it is a reason to get upset when attacked. I don't agree that the attitude that it is just a game and it shouldnt matter if your down is razed by another player. When the precious commodity of personal time has been consumed, there in turn becomes a reason to value those things. I have recently come across a player who told me that since Illy is just a game, dont take it hard when your city is attacked , your res stolen, etc. But then I came across a player who has used an enormous amount of prestige to build their cities up. They have used not just the commodity of personal time, but also RL money. For them, the loss of a city is felt differently. To dismiss others perspectives can be insensitive and foolhardy. It can lead to bitter feelings. 
 As for the person who asked how does the war affect those of us not directly involved in it? Well. The trade alliances are definitely affected. There have been tense moments in the very verbal war where trade and traiining alliances were afraid of trading with anyone involved in the war due to being seen as a sympathizer and get pulled into the war. Is it fair to other players not affiliated with the war to be singled out for hostile intentions?

Another part of this is that many people previously in accounts in the war have abandoned and then come back. Some started new alliances prop or con the war movements. Others have tried sneaking into the sides camps with alts. This has created distrust in dealings with strangers. Does that affect non affiliated players or peaceful alliances? I say yes.

The longer the war goes on, the more far reaching do the effects of this war have on the entire Illy community. Therefore, I do not find it offensive in hearing a player say they just want it to end. Because whether you are an affiliated member or a silent unaffiliated player, the war has definitely affected players. From trade to hostilities in gc. 

I too would like to see this war ended. Not necessarily taking sides on right but rather that the effects have become tiresome.