11th Place - Voted Out 6-5 - 3rd Juror
By Jeff Probst
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Hello Devens,

I hope this doesn't come off too harsh, because it's definitely harsh (but honest).

Your activity level is significantly lagging behind the rest of the cast. This is an issue because you do occasionally show up (so we can't pull you for just not showing up), but can have a significant detriment on the overall season. In the past we've seen the archetype of "show up for 30 mins a day" just get dragged to the end as a goat, which is boring for the hosts (we don't run this for charity, we want entertainment) and a disservice to the other players in the game, some of whom have been applying to Stranded for years.

I'm unsure what your circumstances are (IRL stuff coming up, underestimated the commitment, we've seen players try to play Stranded and another game at the same time...) but the hosts would like to discuss with you a plan for increasing your activity level going forward. Or, if that is not possible, other accommodations.

Please let us know ASAP. Thanks!
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By Devens
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Jeff Probst wrote: Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:34:12 pm Hello Devens,

I hope this doesn't come off too harsh, because it's definitely harsh (but honest).

Your activity level is significantly lagging behind the rest of the cast. This is an issue because you do occasionally show up (so we can't pull you for just not showing up), but can have a significant detriment on the overall season. In the past we've seen the archetype of "show up for 30 mins a day" just get dragged to the end as a goat, which is boring for the hosts (we don't run this for charity, we want entertainment) and a disservice to the other players in the game, some of whom have been applying to Stranded for years.

I'm unsure what your circumstances are (IRL stuff coming up, underestimated the commitment, we've seen players try to play Stranded and another game at the same time...) but the hosts would like to discuss with you a plan for increasing your activity level going forward. Or, if that is not possible, other accommodations.

Please let us know ASAP. Thanks!
I'm really sorry, I'm definitely gonna be more active going forward! I know it's not an excuse but I just got back from a trip for my birthday and am sick with dehydration, honestly just the most recent in a series of factors. I am still talking up a storm with people in the chats whenever I can, and as you saw I gave this challenge today my all. I will do everything I can to put in even more effort because I am committed to this game and doing my damnedest to win the thing. Thank you for this opportunity and I'm sorry for being such a disappointment so far.
 

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Please let me know what I can do to be more entertaining for you and less of a detriment to the game.
 

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By Jeff Probst
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Just participate more really, talk to people, don't disappear just before council. It's becoming an issue of fairness for the rest of the cast not having someone they can strategize with in which case not being able to make plans with.
 

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