Saying "my character thinks xxx about yyy" is removing something from the game that should remain in the game. People don't bother to roleplay their character as a schemer; they just come on the forums and say "my character is scheming, ha ha ha". It's a shortcut and cuts out the players they are playing with, in the game. This is exactly why Tom didn't like the forums (well, this plus the negativity and whining and insults). If you want others to know what your character is thinking, have your character tell others what he is thinking, in game. Or, post a roleplay with your character asking NPCs certain questions or sending out messengers all day or whatever.
The forums are NOT the game. If you want to play a forum game, go down to the OTHER games section and play werewolf or find a link to some other game.
