Online Bullying - A Dev request for a response and discussion

[ArkhamNative]

SE has a feature for this very problem... USE IT!?

I agree. Report them for harassment. Let a GM sort it out. If they're breaking rules or terms of service, action can be taken.

You are NEVER going to change this type of behaviour on the internet...

Ah, but this isn't "the [wild and free] Internet", it's a paid service with rules of conduct.
Report, yes. Blacklist, yes. Move on, yes.

[TheTen]

I am normally trying to be a positive influence, but this thread is shocking.

Being racist, sexist, homophobic or any other sort of bigoted is not okay. Believing that anyone has the right to deny others the most basic respect is not okay. It does not magically become more okay by happening in a video game. All people involved are still real people. The reaction of the victim has no relevance to the fact that this behaviour is not okay.

I am disgusted by those of you telling others to just get over it. You are part of the problem. You should be ashamed. Real people made the real decision to treat other real people like dirt, and instead of being concerned that there are people out there who think other people are worth nothing more than dirt, you are telling the victims to be silent, even mocking them. You are supporting and perpetuating the abuse.

[Ruprect]

I am normally trying to be a positive influence, but this thread is shocking.

Being racist, sexist, homophobic or any other sort of bigoted is not okay. Believing that anyone has the right to deny others the most basic respect is not okay. It does not magically become more okay by happening in a video game. All people involved are still real people. The reaction of the victim has no relevance to the fact that this behaviour is not okay.

I am disgusted by those of you telling others to just get over it. You are part of the problem. You should be ashamed. Real people made the real decision to treat other real people like dirt, and instead of being concerned that there are people out there who think other people are worth nothing more than dirt, you are telling the victims to be silent, even mocking them. You are supporting and perpetuating the abuse.

No one has the right to respect lol. This is an ethics issue as it pertains to human to human contact. The TOS however does say:

3.2 Disruption. You may not in any way disrupt or interfere with the Game experience of other players, including the disruption of Square Enix’s computers and servers.

3.3 Profanity and Offensive Language. You may not use profanity or any language that a reasonable person would find offensive. The Game is for players aged 13 and older. You agree to behave accordingly.

I really think people tend to overreact to verbal (or text) abuse. Sticks and stones? The younger generations coming up have been coddled far to much and need to learn that you earn respect and are not entitled to it. What happened to the OP is deplorable, the best course of action is to report the person per the terms of the ToS and they will be punished I would assume.

[Nara]

Thank you, TheTen. I couldn't agree with you more.

I am normally trying to be a positive influence, but this thread is shocking.

Being racist, sexist, homophobic or any other sort of bigoted is not okay. Believing that anyone has the right to deny others the most basic respect is not okay. It does not magically become more okay by happening in a video game. All people involved are still real people. The reaction of the victim has no relevance to the fact that this behaviour is not okay.

I am disgusted by those of you telling others to just get over it. You are part of the problem. You should be ashamed. Real people made the real decision to treat other real people like dirt, and instead of being concerned that there are people out there who think other people are worth nothing more than dirt, you are telling the victims to be silent, even mocking them. You are supporting and perpetuating the abuse.

[Blazn]

Mom he said mean things over the net. LOL if you let things said over the Internet piss you off, you should turn off the pc it's that simple. It's the Internet use the block list and ignore them don't feed into them then run around QQing about it.

[Blazn]

And before ppl get the wrong idea I'm not saying I'm Ok with these actions. I just think the best solution is to block them and not feed into them which is the only reason they do it. Stop giving reactions and they will all become silent

[MamiTomoe]

. Real people made the real decision to treat other real people like dirt, and instead of being concerned that there are people out there who think other people are worth nothing more than dirt, you are telling the victims to be silent, even mocking them. You are supporting and perpetuating the abuse.

Perhaps some of us are previous victims that learned how to combat these type of people without putting blood in the water to attract the other sharks, just saying

Yours truly
A bullied person that is worth nothing more then dirt by your social justice armchair tumblr logic

[Nica]

And before ppl get the wrong idea I'm not saying I'm Ok with these actions. I just think the best solution is to block them and not feed into them which is the only reason they do it. Stop giving reactions and they will all become silent

You missed the report part, you can do that without feeding the troll as well - assuming the trolling went past the line, otherwise I usually just troll back/with them

[Noni]

If all of this is true and they are elitists, then why don't they form their own elite parties and leave innocent others out of it? Also this game is for all of us, not a few and if these people continue unreported their behavior will only get worse. I agree with the statement above...they need to be taught that the behavior is inappropriate.

[Orophin]

This sounds like it should be on a 20/20 special.