We Need to Start Expecting Mid-Level Sprouts to Play Better

[Merrigan]

Or rather, will get banned for being "toxic." Whenever someone spins advice as an insult.

Hm.

I've given a lot of advice over the years. I've never had a problem. And while I don't doubt that some people are quite touchy, I don't think many bother to report for a simple remark.

... If, at least, the remark is formulated in the right way. At the risk of angering some, I am beginning to suspect a very strong paranoia in most players. "If I say anything, SE will ban me".

Which is not true. On the contrary, most players are happy to get free advice - in the worst case, they don't answer anything. Maybe it would be good to stop over-interpreting the new rules that have recently come into force?

[LeonKeyh]

Hm.

I've given a lot of advice over the years. I've never had a problem. And while I don't doubt that some people are quite touchy, I don't think many bother to report for a simple remark.

... If, at least, the remark is formulated in the right way. At the risk of angering some, I am beginning to suspect a very strong paranoia in most players. "If I say anything, SE will ban me".

Which is not true. On the contrary, most players are happy to get free advice - in the worst case, they don't answer anything. Maybe it would be good to stop over-interpreting the new rules that have recently come into force?

It likely isn't true and likely isn't actually an issue. But that is the perception and the perception is what matters. Granted, it's mostly from people with garbage social skills actually being toxic and then complaining whenever someone reported them for saying "Tank stance idiot."