• @li10
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    3325 days ago

    Hence “mildly toxic”.

      • @li10
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        2225 days ago

        You think “u suck bro” isn’t mild?

        Oh my sweet summer child…

        • It’s almost like the fact that the people who participate in online competitive gaming being complete shitstains (and it being completely normalized) is a big reason why I have no interest in online competitive gaming.

          • @li10
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            -325 days ago

            Okay, I really don’t see how it’s that bad tbh. I’ve never messaged anyone like that or been toxic, but it’s so mild…

            I also don’t think it’s been “normalized”, it’s just really not a big deal. I don’t know why anyone would be that bothered by it and think they’re a complete shitstain.

            • The Octonaut
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              1724 days ago

              It’s absolutely normalised. Imagine saying this in any other circumstance playing a game with a stranger.

              That this is mild for gaming doesn’t mean it isn’t toxic as fuck.

              • Instigate
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                924 days ago

                Yeah, it’s hard to imagine two strangers sitting at a chessboard at the park when one goes “LOL checkmate d00d u suck bro!!”. People are far more willing to be toxic arseholes when they don’t have to look the other person in the eye. Anonymity allows for the worst behaviour a person can engage in - just look at platforms with forced anonymity like 4chan. The more anonymous you are, the more of a dick you’re willing to be.

        • @Shadowedcross@lemmy.world
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          724 days ago

          Obviously people have said and do say much worse things, but at least most of the time it’s in-game, it’s pretty shitty to DM someone instead.