OMG, don't want to turn this into politics but please don't compare rude people to right wing conservatives as a whole. I know plenty of a-hole democrats.

That being said, I know in any online environment that there will be jerks (to put it nicely). But does that mean we want to be the type of community that is known for that and be proud of it as well?

Part of the fun of PL in the early days was enjoying some free time in a busy life to get a quick game in. Now I have to waste time being booting for no legit reason (I joined a game as level 48 in AO3 with all level 49s and was booted for reason "low level"). Before it used to be all about helping the others in the game. I wish there was a way for all the different types of players to get along.

Again, being online, yeah, grow a pair and be done with it. I get that. But don't be proud of being a rude community.

-- my two plat