Please be more understanding of your fellow player

[Crysten]

I have played League of Legends for 3 years. It taught me one thing - people who think they are better than others have a REALLY hard time voicing their critique so that it inspires learning. Instead they tend to voice it so that it inspires a counterattack and/or plain denial.

"OMG the tank is wearing caster armor."
"Learn how to keep agro!"
"If you die again, I leave."
Stuff like this is incredibly common, and COMPLETELY counterproductive.

Of course, though my point is that it's unfair to generalize that players do this with malicious intent.

I've had times where I've been the epitome of politically correct and sugar coated my critiques to the point my teeth would fall out and I was still chewed out for being an elitist jerk.

Some new players are hostile to veteran players, no matter how you handle it.

[sirDarts]

Of course, though my point is that it's unfair to generalize that players do this with malicious intent.

I've had times where I've been the epitome of politically correct and sugar coated my critiques to the point my teeth would fall out and I was still chewed out for being an elitist jerk.

Some new players are hostile to veteran players, no matter how you handle it.

Yeah, there is always the other side of the story - people who don't accept even constructive critique voiced without any form of insult. Those are beyond saving, either carry them, or kick them, or leave. They will have to adapt or perish in due time.

Both of these are wrong, and sadly both groups cause neutral players to tilt to one of them.
A veteran who gets chewed for constructive criticism might give up on trying to help others.
A new player who gets a ton of flak and/or people quitting on them might get edgy and counter any form of critique.

That's why people just need to chill.