I'm calling it the Epidemic. (This is a rant, if you dont wanna hear it, don't click)

[Claymore65]

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Isn't this community just great? Just imagine. In a few years, everyone will be so bad that dungeons take 8 hours to complete!

I totally agree that the Dark Knight is in the wrong here, but I will say "y dont u use darkside" isn't the best way to start any conversation, especially a critique. Saying "Hey, you should try using Darkside while you tank, it really increases your aggro, dps, and opens up some great abilities!" will (usually) be taken a lot better. Or simply asking "Hey, mind if I give you some tips?" before providing advice. Starting off a conversation with an accusation ("Why aren't you using this ability?") immediately puts the person on the defensive. Try wording it as a suggestion. Instead of "Why aren't you using X?", try saying "You should try using X because Y". Providing a brief explanation of why using that ability will make you stronger usually helps people respond to advice better as well. That's not to say I would personally be offended by a comment like that, but some people would be.

Once again, I'm not saying the Dark Knight is in the right here, or that he responded well to criticism (he responded rudely and doesn't know to play DRK at all), but I am saying you should be careful in how you word your own advice in the future. It's a really tricky thing. Some people will blow up at the slightest provocation, while others take criticism very well. But yeah, generally asking if they want some advice, or wording your advice as a suggestion really helps people respond better.