[Newworlds]

I suppose one could look at it that way. I cannot say for a fact, but I doubt that is the case for anyone.

First, I think there are only 3 or 4 games right now under the RPMUD definition that are open. Having a smattering of MUDs using this term wouldn't mean much. Second, I think the argument hasn't really been to broaden the term, but rather have this small minority group use a different, more precise term as was suggested several times. A term like ARMMUD, RPI-19, or the like.

You might respond, "Why should they, they coined the phrase?" My answer would be, "Because you will always have people using the term to your chagrine and it will probably be misconstrued for a long time."