Why so much in-game racism?

[Raoabolic]

So yes. I at least do take this topic somewhat seriously. Because it does happen and when it does, you guys don't want to admit that it does.

What do you mean there are jerks on the internet?! Does anyone else know about this?!
At this point you are just cherrypicking examples and using broad strokes. Perhaps this bothers you because there are parts of it that ring true? Then again, i'm not you so I wouldn't know why being called a dirty ____ would upset you that much. They are just words. On a game where you can block people. They are words from jerks that you can block. It's hard to see the issue, lol.

[Midareyukki]

What do you mean there are jerks on the internet?! Does anyone else know about this?!

One thing is people being jerks. Another thing is the fact that when it happens, and when people point out that it's not okay, the reaction people have is "it didn't happen to me, therefore it didn't happen". And then start comparing it to stuff that is absolutely uncomparable.

And when you're excluded from stuff due to those comments, it's even worse.

At this point you are just cherrypicking examples and using broad strokes. Perhaps this bothers you because there are parts of it that ring true?

What the actual hell is wrong with you? Jesus...

Do you honestly think that just because I'm playing this race, I'm into having sex with animals??? And what "cherrypicking"? Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know MY ACTUAL EXPERIENCES IN-GAME were suddenly just cherrypicking.

If your point was to show that you're just as bad as those people and that everyone should ignore you, then bravo. What you said was just stupid.

[Raoabolic]

One thing is people being jerks. Another thing is the fact that when it happens, and when people point out that it's not okay, the reaction people have is "it didn't happen to me, therefore it didn't happen". And then start comparing it to stuff that is absolutely uncomparable.

And when you're excluded from stuff due to those comments, it's even worse.



What the actual hell is wrong with you? Jesus...

Do you honestly think that just because I'm playing this race, I'm into having sex with animals??? And what "cherrypicking"? Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know MY ACTUAL EXPERIENCES IN-GAME were suddenly just cherrypicking.

If your point was to show that you're just as bad as those people and that everyone should ignore you, then bravo. What you said was just stupid.

"Then again, i'm not you so I wouldn't know why insults bother you in an online game" Thanks for cutting that part from the quote, CNN/Fox news would be proud~!
Again, you can ignore them. Why are you acting so defensive about this? Also, thanks for assuming that I think you are a furry. I honestly don't know and I wouldn't care. Different strokes for different folks and all that.

"I didn't know my experiences in game were suddenly just experiences." Yes, things you experience are experiences. Circular logic like this is why I took a break from this cesspit and coming back feels like a mistake. Oh well, it's not like this is suddenly new in MMO forums when they become "popular".

[Zebraoracle]

"Then again, i'm not you so I wouldn't know why insults bother you in an online game" Thanks for cutting that part from the quote, CNN/Fox news would be proud~!
Again, you can ignore them. Why are you acting so defensive about this? Also, thanks for assuming that I think you are a furry. I honestly don't know and I wouldn't care. Different strokes for different folks and all that.

"I didn't know my experiences in game were suddenly just experiences." Yes, things you experience are experiences. Circular logic like this is why I took a break from this cesspit and coming back feels like a mistake. Oh well, it's not like this is suddenly new in MMO forums when they become "popular".

You know there's a difference between being into furry stuff and wanting to participate in beastiality right?

Yes, you're right in that people can block someone if they don't want to see what they're saying, but people shouldn't be treating someone like they want to have sex with animals or children (lalafel players, in this case) based on their race to begin with. It can happen in game, it can happen in discord, etc, and those conversations can be very frustrating or hurtful. "They're just words" you say, but if it's not random strangers on the internet saying it, they can actually be very hurtful. And even if it's random strangers saying it, it can be frustrating or wearying.