Please Be Kind

[Kqala]

I am new to this game, but I am astonished by some of the encounters I have had. I find the game to be extremely enjoyable, but some of the players are horrible. I was in a town, looking for players with the new zombie set, and I had some very hurtful things said about me. Two players went so far as to insult and disrespect my deceased grandparents as well as use loopholes in the chat system to bombard me with profanities. I am not writing about this for sympathy, frankly I am strong enough to know that these characters do not define who I am. I am, however, calling for action. When the berating was occurring, in a very populated town, not one player stood up for me. I would like to suggest that each and every player make an effort to be kind, especially to "noobs". Players ought to welcome new players and "show them the ropes". Further, we ought to be nicer to all other players because there is no way to know what is going on on the other side of the screen. Thank you for your time.

[angeldawn]

This happens way to often!!

It's disappointing to see this is how ppl are raised these days. I'm sure they all make their parents very proud.

There are actually many nice ppl in game. Just seems there are fewer these days and harder to find. 😞

[Grazr]

Ok, do not include the peoples parents:P but... just think like this; there are not many bad/stupid people, but they are placed very bad so one meet them all the time:P
Don't loose your faith in the human race

[Grazr]

And I am sorry for my bad spelling and pure vocabulary, I hope you still understand what I'am trying to say.

[Kqala]

Faith=restored

[Walkhardd]

Hello. Welcome to the internet.

There will always be brave kids hiding behind characters in video games. Do what I do, and hit them with a barrage of smiley faces and hearts. <3.

[joshtheboss]

I am new to this game, but I am astonished by some of the encounters I have had. I find the game to be extremely enjoyable, but some of the players are horrible. I was in a town, looking for players with the new zombie set, and I had some very hurtful things said about me. Two players went so far as to insult and disrespect my deceased grandparents as well as use loopholes in the chat system to bombard me with profanities. I am not writing about this for sympathy, frankly I am strong enough to know that these characters do not define who I am. I am, however, calling for action. When the berating was occurring, in a very populated town, not one player stood up for me. I would like to suggest that each and every player make an effort to be kind, especially to "noobs". Players ought to welcome new players and "show them the ropes". Further, we ought to be nicer to all other players because there is no way to know what is going on on the other side of the screen. Thank you for your time.

Welcome to the internet. We're glad you came.

[xcainnblecterx]

Welcome to the internet. We're glad you came.

Do you happen to be one of those people kqala is talking about? Instead of a sentence like that why not try to help the situation and explain that there is a report button and kqala, if you need help feel free to pm in game if I'm on (igns at bottom of SIG) I'm still with crims latest thread about making a better community, just felt like pointing out that what josh said is not part of it

[joshtheboss]

Do you happen to be one of those people kqala is talking about? Instead of a sentence like that why not try to help the situation and explain that there is a report button and kqala, if you need help feel free to pm in game if I'm on (igns at bottom of SIG) I'm still with crims latest thread about making a better community, just felt like pointing out that what josh said is not part of it

I happen to love when people insult me in town.

[Zeus]

Welcome to the internet. We're glad you came.

Please look at the bold, as it was the main point. I agree, it is the internet however, that does not mean that people like Kqala cannot have a sense of morals and choose to abide the way they do irl - treating others with respect. I'm not going to make any arguments as I am on both sides but we all know what the right choice is. People can try to deny it but they would be lying to themselves and others.

I am new to this game, but I am astonished by some of the encounters I have had. I find the game to be extremely enjoyable, but some of the players are horrible. I was in a town, looking for players with the new zombie set, and I had some very hurtful things said about me. Two players went so far as to insult and disrespect my deceased grandparents as well as use loopholes in the chat system to bombard me with profanities. I am not writing about this for sympathy, frankly I am strong enough to know that these characters do not define who I am. I am, however, calling for action. When the berating was occurring, in a very populated town, not one player stood up for me. I would like to suggest that each and every player make an effort to be kind, especially to "noobs". Players ought to welcome new players and "show them the ropes". Further, we ought to be nicer to all other players because there is no way to know what is going on on the other side of the screen. Thank you for your time.

I shall elaborate on what you bolded: How young you feel is all about choice. So I can still step on a basketball court and make peeps look silly (especially those who laugh when they see this white boy coming.)

LOL, that reminds me of my old basketball coach. The man was 60 years old, knew how to play basketball and would school all the younger players. Why? The younger players were too focused about being flashy with moves rather than actually focusing on the main point of the game: putting the ball in the hoop.

[MightyMicah]

This is why I'm playing Pl less and less. It just isn't worth the crap that I have to deal with anymore.

[Oldcoot]

Welcome , add me I got some extra rope I can show ya.

[kcimythgim]

It could be stopped, but it would be difficult. Imagine if every time someone changed a letter in a bad word to avoid the filter or every time someone said something mean, all the people in the room muted them. Every time they engaged in this type of activity, everyone around them would never talk to them again because they couldn't see what they were saying. If people started using the mute button all the time on people like this, the offenders would eventually get the hint when nobody responded to anything that they said.

[Schnitzel]

The community has nice people and mean people.
But luckly there's this cool option called "muting"

[Pandamoni]

When I encounter people like that I report them and mute them. You have to remember that many of the people in town are afk or maybe not even be paying attention to what is going on in town chat.

Next time don't talk to them long enough for them to insult your family members, etc. Just report, mute, and go find someone more friendly to talk to. I'm not saying you did anything wrong, just saying you will encounter more of this so don't let them ruin your fun time.

[Sryyoulose]

I have switches to SL, because I pve a lot more... For now, but a lot of leavers. Anyways I played PL for like 15min yesterday got frustrated with the people and stopped. Logged into SL and played until 2am

[Suentous PO]

As to the point that this was goin on and no one around you spoke up, I admit I am sometimes that person.
The problem is I can't assume to know who started what most the time or whetever else may have occurred, so I don't respond to a lot of things that appear immature. I'm not one to take sides often.
There are plenty jerks but the good folk make it worth being social.

[The Happiness]

Actually kqala, it's unfortunate that the nice people in towns are usually the quietest and the few, immature and rude ones are the noisiest and portray themselves and the game in a poor light. If you don't like the way people are talking or you find them offensive it is best to report them using the in game report button, ignore them and add them to your mute list. Don't reply to them as they are usually attention seekers waiting to pounce on anyone they can upset or goad. They are the sad losers in life. Let them sit and chat to themselves. Don't let the experience ruin your game. There are still some wonderful people in game. You can add Thehappiness to your friend list too.

[Fusionstrike]

Don't reply to them as they are usually attention seekers waiting to pounce on anyone they can upset or goad. They are the sad losers in life. Let them sit and chat to themselves.

This is why I wouldn't jump in to "defend" to OP. getting into a war of words is exactly what they're hoping for. The only way to foil them completely is to refuse to engage. Like others said, mute and move on. Anything else you do to "stop" them is just giving them the power to ruin your experience.

[Pandamoni]

Wouldn't it be funny if the op was really a troll who was doing this in game and complained here to get you all to add him as a friend so then he can curse you out. Hehe.

I think that was waaaay funnier in my head