DPS: Why is it so dang taboo?

[Claymore65]

Like others have said, it's really in how you present the constructive criticism. Let's give two examples:

Unhelpful: "DPS is SLOOOOOW! Step it up, and git gud."
Helpful: "Hey, how's it going? I noticed you weren't using Heavy Thrust. If you work it into your Rotation, you'll find you deal much more damage. Just some advice."

You'll notice that the first comment doesn't actually do anything to improve the poor DPS player. It just tells them "step it up". If you don't understand your rotation...well, telling them "Do more damage" doesn't really do anything. If you don't know how to deal more damage, all it will do is irritate the player. If you give some friendly advice, in a polite manner, it tends to work much better. It also really helps if you ask if they want any advice before just declaring it. Just a simple "Can I give you some advice?" can do wonders.

On the "Political correctness" thing, there is a massive difference between being oversensitive, and someone legitimately being rude. Saying "Git Gud or GTFO" is just rude, and doesn't really improve anything. Saying "Hello, Fire spells deal much more damage than Ice spells, and Black Mages are intended to switch between the two" is a much better, more helpful piece of advice. If the player is a jerk about the advice, well, then the best option is to honestly just be quiet, deal with the slow run and go on with your day. One slow run is better than arguing through a whole dungeon.

[Ashkendor]

I also find it ludicrous how hard you work to strawman everyone that doesn't disagree with you. The "so PC, so PC!!!!" crowd always does this. You work as hard as you can to demonize people not wanting others to be jerks to them and dress it up as being hypersensitive or overly politically correct when really, most people would just prefer game interactions to be civil. If someone's DPS is subpar, there are ways to say it other than "you suck, scrub" or worse. That you throw around "butthurt" and "super casual" give me a good idea what kind of interactions you likely have. :/

His wording is pretty harsh but he's not wrong. I try to give constructive advice/criticism when I'm in a position to do so (i.e. when I'm familiar with the class in question) and the reaction to that is still very mixed. You never know if the person is going to take the advice in stride, ignore it completely, or react like I told them to go jump off a cliff. "I know how to play my class, thanks" is one of the more polite "negative" replies I've gotten. "Shut the *&#$ up, you don't pay my sub" is among the ruder ones. Some people just can't handle being told that they could be doing it better, even if you're offering them the means to do so.

If the player is a jerk about the advice, well, then the best option is to honestly just be quiet, deal with the slow run and go on with your day. One slow run is better than arguing through a whole dungeon.

I'd rather just kick them and potentially get someone better. Or at least someone with a better attitude.