Most people don't care enough about the Sabonile to be very passionate in their opinions about them, but on the whole opinions are varied, primarily due to how many denominations there are. Hatal shows a fairly broad range of those opinions.
Some think they're dangerous (because they cater to an inferior race, are secretive, or are too honest so therefore they're hiding something); some think they perform a necessary duty and are happy to let them get on with it (if only so other Tavimbians don't have to be bothered by Sabonile causes); some actively engage by donating time and money; others tend to think they're a waste of space, but don't care enough to do anything about it.
Most of the ill feelings toward them seem to be due to their more radical tendencies--eg, their honesty and the way they can be overbearing in their expectation of honesty in return, or their tendency to forget to explain to others their expectations. Some people are just trying to divert guilt about their own unethical tendencies, but others have had bad experiences with feeling strong-armed and would just prefer not to go there.
As for the magic-poking: why don't you request an NPC thread with Charako and find out? ;) Just let us know when the thread approaches a point where Valdis will make the attempt.
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Some think they're dangerous (because they cater to an inferior race, are secretive, or are too honest so therefore they're hiding something); some think they perform a necessary duty and are happy to let them get on with it (if only so other Tavimbians don't have to be bothered by Sabonile causes); some actively engage by donating time and money; others tend to think they're a waste of space, but don't care enough to do anything about it.
Most of the ill feelings toward them seem to be due to their more radical tendencies--eg, their honesty and the way they can be overbearing in their expectation of honesty in return, or their tendency to forget to explain to others their expectations. Some people are just trying to divert guilt about their own unethical tendencies, but others have had bad experiences with feeling strong-armed and would just prefer not to go there.
As for the magic-poking: why don't you request an NPC thread with Charako and find out? ;) Just let us know when the thread approaches a point where Valdis will make the attempt.