There is a very good reason everyone requires it. For the reasons I listed above. To make a comparison; every military on the planet uses voice communication on the battlefield. If your method was better, why wouldn't soldiers just text one another? Second, I don't know very many teenagers who play this game. This is not the cartoonish WoW game it sounds like you're accustom to. Third, what does "ONLINE FRIENDS ARE OVERATED" have to do with the way they communicate? Sounds like your just not a very social or friendly player. Maybe shoudn't be playing a multiplayer game.