"Everyone's so open and friendly" is a lie

[Anhra]

I've been called a toxic raider before in Orbonne when it was still fresh.

Why? Because after two (or three? Dunno) wipes of Thundergod because people STILL did not pay attention....

I told them to pay a little bit of attention for the circles and mechanics. I dont raid other than occasional on content extremes, i dunno.
And got flamed because i told people to turn the Mathboss around in Lighthouse because "It doesnt matter since no cleave"

Theres always toxic and passive agressive people. I could say that theres a certain group of people tends to be more toxic than others, but i won't... (its not who you think it is anyways)
Pretending that anything is perfect with no bad people is just always wrong. That's not how it works and it will never work, because some people dont care about some respect. Be it in RL, or in Games.

Toxicity is a simple excuse for many for the sake of any inconvenience lately. I hardly doubt that most People can even properly say what toxicity even means without looking it up.

Things and Errors should be called out properly, even if it means exposing them. It isnt a bad thing to be a bad player in itself, but if a bad player hides behind the masses to inconvenience 23/7/3 other Players just to get a cheap clear, THAT is a bad thing, especially so if its happening in a Farming/Clear Party where you are expected, to know the stuff.

[Bearded]

To me a lot of perception of toxicity in people is exactly that - perception based upon your own interpretations which may (or may not) be correct. Constructive criticism is not wrong - having a good grasp of communication and empathy is a good thing.

One rule in life should be the same in MMOs - if you have not got anything nice to say then don't say anything.

[Noraiga]

Passive aggressiveness is just being hypocrite i tend to have absolutlely no respect for such people, to fight against somebody is far better for me, having a constructive argument even if it hurt is 100 time better or bluntly fight lol, you know where to stand at least. Even more, you have a better chance to reconcile.

I hate that shit so much, passive aggressiveness is such a pussy way to "solve" conflict.

[Cheremia]

Passive aggressiveness is just being hypocrite i tend to have absolutlely no respect for such people, to fight against somebody is far better for me, having a constructive argument even if it hurt is 100 time better or bluntly fight lol, you know where to stand at least. Even more, you have a better chance to reconcile.

I hate that shit so much, passive aggressiveness is such a pussy way to "solve" conflict.

Assuming they even WANT to "solve" conflicts in the first place. It's usually used to egg people on to engage more because it annoys them.
I literally got told "shut up Karen" because i told people in Ridorana what to do because it was a mess and my add got taken from me and no add was tanked where it was supposed to.

They want conflict, not solve it. They want you to become angry and say stuff that could get you banned sometimes. Best to not engage in the first place with those.
Discussions are always different.

[LeonKeyh]

Necropost; Ignore, go about your forum browsing.

[Larirawiel]

Necropost; Ignore, go about your forum browsing.

The last post was from this year. I would not call it necro.


Cheers

[IkaraGreydancer]

But its not a jerk move to report somebody to report somebody, not for breaking ToS. But because they said something you didnt like?

Isnt that on the opposite end of the toxicity spectrum?


World of Warcraft: A-holes
FInal Fantasy 14: Snowflakes

WoW: Toxic Negativity
FF14: Toxic Positivity

Idk, putting labels on entire communities just seems odd

[AnnRam]

Playing in Crystal have been the worst experience but it wasn't like this before. (ARR/HS times).

Nowadays I play 100% solo since a year and half ago, no complaints.

[hynaku]

Not sure if can call me friendly sense I'm the silent type that doesn't say much or say anything in groups.

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

Call me toxic positive, but literally, the ONLY bad interactions I ever have in game in FFXIV have been with Hardcore Raiders in the newest EX/Savage Raid Tier...
Which is why I avoid doing it when its new, because thats where these types are in full force.
Otherwise I never had a single bad experience here in the game.....shoot...maybe Im just lucky, or turtle server is just a chill place. IDK.

It drives me insane when I hear these stories and I have never experienced these things. And it always makes me ask why, what am I doing different, and what is it based on where everyone else experiences these bad things. I get on everyday and I do alot of different things in game that involve me being around people, even going to/mingling in Limsa. And just, I dont see or experience all this bad stuff.
Just...WUT lol.