Since patch 2.3 hit I have been watching my server slowly slip into a chaotic mess of disgruntled players. Several of my friends have become enemies with each other, LS's and FC's have kicked folks and random players were black listed for very trivial reasons. I have grit my teeth and endured all of this until today. I can no longer tolerate unnecessary negativity with out standing out against it. Folks on my server (and I'm sure other servers) have become so toxic and abrasive that even simple casual conversation sends them into a frenzy. I have seen new players asking legitimate questions get bombarded with hate-filled comments for no reason. I've seen casual friendly conversations interrupted by rude statements purely meant to ridicule those who were just trying to have a decent conversation. I have seen people get cussed out for various things such as accidental pulls of hunts marks, shouting to sell items to avoid MB fees, and even general Party Finder recruitment shouts.

I'm appalled by the amount of people who have been ridiculing each other (or joining in when someone else starts) purely because their emotions/tempers are running high from the stress of hunts.

If I talked like this in real life, I would be liable to get my face pummeled into the floor. I realize that the internet provides a certain level of anonymity, but as adults we should all know better and treat each other with respect. Do not take your emotions or stress out on your fellow players. If this game ever stresses you out then I urge you to take a break.

Please remember to treat people how you want to be treated. No one wants to be ridiculed or cussed out no matter what the reason may be. I know sometimes its easier to just let our emotions run wild but this can and does hurt the community when it happens.

I realize this post will probably do nothing to help the majority of players in the community, but I can no longer sit by and watch my beloved server fall to ruin without saying something. From now I on I will be standing out against this kind of behavior and when necessary reporting it to GM's.

Please be kind if you decide to leave your thoughts and do so in a civil manner Let's all promote a friendlier place to play so everyone can enjoy it.