This frustration among some Compendiumites by "Princess Schala Zeal" (PSZ) is very interesting to me, but also of some concern. I think it's fair for any forum member to point out when another forum member is making them feel uncomfortable. But I also have some sympathy for PSZ, because there's nothing wrong per se with assuming the identity of a fictitious character. If PSZ can still tie their shoes, hold down a job, and speak in complete sentences, and isn't hurting anyone or toppling democracy or stealing from the poor, then what, really is the problem? I think the frustration that others feel toward PSZ is purely of our own making. We want to think of Schala as a video game character. Here's someone who comes along and complicates that simple idea in difficult ways. That's frustrating. And it can be frustrating when conversation is diverted to point out that a given topic is talking about video game Schala and not our very own Chrono Compendium "Schala." But, really, it's far from the end of the world.
Just consider these two proposals I offer: First, identity is largely a matter of choice and perception. The Internet has been a great proving ground for the validity of experimentation in identity. Second, PSZ is almost definitely not trying to piss anyone off, so be gentle.
