LucasFFXI Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I like to discuss on players being mean and rude to other players during PvP and Warzones. Why is it that players make rude emotions (laughing and spitting for example) and insults to their opponents? Does it achieve something? Does it make themselves a better person? Do they take the game seriously like a bunch of no-life overweight nerds overdose on energy drinks and cheetoes dust all over their sweaty shirt? There could be young teens playing this game and they can be offended to open up a ticket. But still, it's just a game. Everyone should just have fun, make friends and respect other players instead of removing the fun with drama and being rude like they did with WoW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aehgo Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 If I'm defending a node and nobody is there,I will use emotes,what else is there to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drudenfusz Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) I am just glad that kind of behaviour does not happen on the server I am playing on. Edited April 22, 2012 by Drudenfusz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimm Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I like to discuss on players being mean and rude to other players during PvP and Warzones. Why is it that players make rude emotions (laughing and spitting for example) and insults to their opponents? Does it achieve something? Does it make themselves a better person? Do they take the game seriously like a bunch of no-life overweight nerds overdose on energy drinks and cheetoes dust all over their sweaty shirt? There could be young teens playing this game and they can be offended to open up a ticket. But still, it's just a game. Everyone should just have fun, make friends and respect other players instead of removing the fun with drama and being rude like they did with WoW. I think they do it in hopes of threads like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerberias Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 If anyone's taking the game seriously, its you. I personally don't use 'rude' emotes as you put them, but do you really think they actually mean anything by it? Its friendly banter, you're the one taking offence. Grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimm Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 If anyone's taking the game seriously, its you. I personally don't use 'rude' emotes as you put them, but do you really think they actually mean anything by it? Its friendly banter, you're the one taking offence. Grow up. Whoa, don't be mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varicite Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I like to discuss on players being mean and rude to other players during PvP and Warzones. Why is it that players make rude emotions (laughing and spitting for example) and insults to their opponents? Does it achieve something? Does it make themselves a better person? Do they take the game seriously like a bunch of no-life overweight nerds overdose on energy drinks and cheetoes dust all over their sweaty shirt? There could be young teens playing this game and they can be offended to open up a ticket. But still, it's just a game. Everyone should just have fun, make friends and respect other players instead of removing the fun with drama and being rude like they did with WoW. I find it amusing that you come from FFXI. I think that's pretty close to how I felt when I started playing WoW after 6 years of FFXI. You get used to it after a while, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorgrimLutgen Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 This kind of thing has been going on since the internet was brought into the public domain. Wannabe, cyber hardmen have existed since we played online text based games, and their legacy lives on today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waib Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Why everyone should be polite and respectful with one another? Does it achieve something? Why are you talking about achieving something? That's a video game! Edited April 22, 2012 by Waib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtfnonamefree Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Why is it that players make rude emotions (laughing and spitting for example) and insults to their opponents? like a bunch of no-life overweight nerds overdose on energy drinks and cheetoes dust all over their sweaty shirt? I think you answered your own question there. This kind of behavior is often due to frustration. Anonymous internet communication seems to be a common way to vent for some. Just like you are frustrated by them and come here to vent by insulting them back. Thus the cycle begins... edit: Post 666 - this must mean something...venting is evil... Edited April 22, 2012 by wtfnonamefree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eszi Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) I think you answered your own question there. This kind of behavior is often due to frustration. Anonymous internet communication seems to be a common way to vent for some. Just like you are frustrated by them and come here to vent by insulting them back. Thus the cycle begins... edit: Post 666 - this must mean something...venting is evil... We have a winner! Edited April 22, 2012 by Ellvaan Spam (Pmd) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasgruberg Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Our generation fundamentally lacks respect for people, because many people are indeed very stupid and annoying. But the ones pointing it out are in the first category so its rare to find polite people nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucasFFXI Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 If anyone's taking the game seriously, its you. I personally don't use 'rude' emotes as you put them, but do you really think they actually mean anything by it? Its friendly banter, you're the one taking offence. Grow up. Your whining isn't the answer I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimm Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Our generation fundamentally lacks respect for people, because many people are indeed very stupid and annoying. But the ones pointing it out are in the first category so its rare to find polite people nowadays. So people are just less respectful than they used to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowflab Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Our generation fundamentally lacks respect for people, because many people are indeed very stupid and annoying. But the ones pointing it out are in the first category so its rare to find polite people nowadays. I completely and utterly disagree. If you find yourself surrounded by douchenozzles, its because you CHOSE to surround yourself with douchenozzles. Through my experience in a few decades now, is that it isn't limited to todays youth. It's all about our choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetou Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 On my server /kiss and /wave are probably the most commonly used emotes in WZs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucasFFXI Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Our generation fundamentally lacks respect for people, because many people are indeed very stupid and annoying. But the ones pointing it out are in the first category so its rare to find polite people nowadays. You do have a point. A very good point indeed. It seems nobody wants to be adult about the thread in this generation. Instead it's just baiting more stupid and annoying people like you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabroar Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 WAIT... you come on here and whine about people insulting other people.... ONLY... to go and insult people yourself.... you sir are a hypocrite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordgeneral Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Is this thread really discussing 'offensive' emotes? The world is a harsh place. If you don't like those emotes how do you get by each day knowing there are wars going on? Edited April 22, 2012 by Lordgeneral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoKiei Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Goading players off a node is usefull and highly ammusing when it gets stealth capped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElMares Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I like to discuss on players being mean and rude to other players during PvP and Warzones. Why is it that players make rude emotions (laughing and spitting for example) and insults to their opponents? Does it achieve something? Does it make themselves a better person? Do they take the game seriously like a bunch of no-life overweight nerds overdose on energy drinks and cheetoes dust all over their sweaty shirt? There could be young teens playing this game and they can be offended to open up a ticket. But still, it's just a game. Everyone should just have fun, make friends and respect other players instead of removing the fun with drama and being rude like they did with WoW. It's a war... why should you be polite to the enemy? And if you worry about teens beeng offended by laughing / spitting etc, shouldnt you be more worried about them wanting to kill the enemy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourTwent Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 anything rude about /hug? that's typically what I use. . .not always to be nice. although sometimes I'll use it when I feel remorseful that someone is going to get squashed 3v1. but typically I use it in a smart-*** manner in order to get under their skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphik Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Emotes are rude...yet trying to kill a character over and over again isn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel_of_Cain Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Not all emotes are rude: hug, kiss, etc. do i do that in a WZ? no. why? it serves no purpose and takes time away from the fighting. why are people rude in the game? well, my theory is: They are too much of a ***** in real life, and talking **** in person can be dangerous, they can be a supper bad *** in a video game to make up for their lack of accomplishment IRL and satisfy their own insecurities, because in a video game, they do not run the risk of getting into any kind of trouble. i have seen it many times before, these people who act like this in a video game have the same mentality and MO's as criminals, vandals, social outcasts, etc. i not saying that they are, i am just doing a comparison. and the fact that more and more people are acting like this in the virtual world is validating a hypothesis of a colleague of mine: Morality and decency are taking a back seat in today's society, due to the fact that no consequences are involved, and like that of Rome, so shall we fall. Rude people: report them, even if they are on your team. harassment of any kind should never be tolerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerwookie Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I like to discuss on players being mean and rude to other players during PvP and Warzones. Why is it that players make rude emotions (laughing and spitting for example) and insults to their opponents? Does it achieve something? Does it make themselves a better person? Do they take the game seriously like a bunch of no-life overweight nerds overdose on energy drinks and cheetoes dust all over their sweaty shirt? There could be young teens playing this game and they can be offended to open up a ticket. But still, it's just a game. Everyone should just have fun, make friends and respect other players instead of removing the fun with drama and being rude like they did with WoW. Its just a way for emotionally under-developed ppl to feel superior and powerful. It's 'Internet warrior' syndrom, it makes them feel tough coz in RL they would nvr do that to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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