You're going to sit there, state that you have a bunch of not-nice-things to say to me for my view, and tell me that I'M the bad guy here?BloodWriter said:I wanted to call you a lot of names, but I digress.tippy2k2 said:snip
Each option they presented was noteworthy, and each option has been discussed with me and my friends very often before - it was very nice to see an industry figure come out with the same kind of ideas. You have to realize, gaming has NEVER been newbie-friendly, in a sense. Take someone nwebish who is beginning to grasp COD today and give them Mega Man on the NES and ask them to complete the game. With the current attention span of gaming and life in general, only true gamers would stick with it until the end - those who love to play.
That's the kind of people I want to see in the gaming community, people who love games, people who love to play and people who want to share their love with others! Not some crap-spouting idiots and jerks who can't handle defeat even in the realm of video games and send messages like that to people in the EC episode! That's just sick and effed up. The fact that you are basically defending them makes me feel like you are one of these types.
I'd like to see more gamer girls. I only know a few, but some of them are good enough to hand me my fourth point of contact on a regular basis.Phasmal said:As a lady who likes to use mic but does not like getting shit for it, I can only say `Yay`.
I stopped paying for gold on Xbox live because of all the rubbish, there's no reason I can't be myself in a game. If that means using mic, dudes need to deal.
People who say its not a big deal or that the ones getting the harrassment should just deal with it are usually people who have never encountered it themselves.
Clearly you have never seen matilda.BreakfastMan said:Sorry Calumon, I really don't think that would be a good idea. It would be more like a reward than a punishment. XD.Jack and Calumon said:Calumon: Like making them eat cake until they explode!
Sorry, but I just got to point it out: you pulled a "No True Scotsman" here. There are no "true" gamers. There are just gamers. :/BloodWriter said:Each option they presented was noteworthy, and each option has been discussed with me and my friends very often before - it was very nice to see an industry figure come out with the same kind of ideas. You have to realize, gaming has NEVER been newbie-friendly, in a sense. Take someone nwebish who is beginning to grasp COD today and give them Mega Man on the NES and ask them to complete the game. With the current attention span of gaming and life in general, only true gamers would stick with it until the end - those who love to play.
Maybe because they want to actually play the game and chat with people without being asked "tits or GTFO"? You know, be treated with decency and respect?TizzytheTormentor said:Harassment on Xbox360, just turn off the headset and block them, easily done.
I could have mis-understood the Clan thing, that's fair.Lilani said:I'll agree that the message system would work better with the auto-block set on how many times they are reported rather than how many times they don't get a response. However, what they mentioned was a start anyway (I imagine that's why Microsoft arranged a talk with them rather than just simply taking them at their word and applying them instantly). Either way it would be better than continuing to ignore the problem. And they mentioned in the video punishing new players should be avoided if at all possible.tippy2k2 said:snip.
And I think you've misread the clan thing. Yes there probably will be jerk clans who don't care, but aren't there ALREADY jerk clans out there who don't care about what they do? I know I've seen them. All the system would do is label them for what they are so people quickly know what they're dealing with, and would motivate the clans who don't want such a reputation to manage their memberships to make sure they don't devolve into the same thing.
You can't argue that SOMETHING has to be done about this, and I applaud the EC crew for actually getting a few tangible ideas on the table. I feel like the rest of the gaming community is quick to huff and puff about how bad it is without actually offering any possible solutions. Outrage without action is simply bile, useless and inert.
That's what I don't understand about our community, loads of guys want more women to be interested in games, but the ones who are have a heap-ton of shit to deal with.CrazyCapnMorgan said:I'd like to see more gamer girls. I only know a few, but some of them are good enough to hand me my fourth point of contact on a regular basis.Phasmal said:As a lady who likes to use mic but does not like getting shit for it, I can only say `Yay`.
I stopped paying for gold on Xbox live because of all the rubbish, there's no reason I can't be myself in a game. If that means using mic, dudes need to deal.
People who say its not a big deal or that the ones getting the harrassment should just deal with it are usually people who have never encountered it themselves.
I think it's something along the lines of what George Carlin called "dick fear", and since women don't possess that anatomy (or the testosterone that goes with it) some guys resort to harassment like that in order to fell better about themselves, especially during bouts of competition.
All I can is - keep being yourself and don't let the mindless rabble get to ya!
Have you ever had too much cake?BreakfastMan said:Sorry Calumon, I really don't think that would be a good idea. It would be more like a reward than a punishment. XDJack and Calumon said:Calumon: Like making them eat cake until they explode!
I'm not sure if by "the Escapist's" attitude you meant the attitude of the staff or the community.Serving UpSmiles said:I think it's the community being angry at both EC and the site managers for EC leaving, when EC first arrived they were seen as a godsend and represented the Escapist's attitude to gaming perfectly, now it's just sad, and the forums havn't been the same since...
I suppose your view with the auto-mute could make sense. I'm just seeing it as being imbalanced due to the amount of people who just mute everyone by default (a report system would be much better here).getoffmycloud said:I don't know about others but I mute everyone because of the foul language you get on XBL so if there was auto mute I would give people a chance.tippy2k2 said:snip
Ok the message thing perhaps not the best idea but tbh how often do you send a message to a person you don't know because you normally only encounter them in a game so you would just use your headset so maybe just limiting messages to friends only for everyone or having it set to that by default so people can turn it off if they want to.
Making players earn communication should be a last resort because that would hurt people who don't play MP that often or have to share an account with a family member who is a a bit of a knob online but they are not.
And anyway I am sure Microsoft will be able to put their ideas across as well so they can sort out what is practical and what isn't
I would start handing out bans for offenders, using a "3-strikes" system. People need to get the message that this stuff is just not okay, and will not be tolerated. Those who act like a douche online will receive a strike. They continue their actions, another. When they get to 3, they are banned from X-Box live Gold forever, unable to send messages to anyone but the people on their friends list, and their account will be marked with a "Banned for misappropriate behavior" message. Might be a bit... harsh, but that is my idea.TizzytheTormentor said:Well then, how would you deal with the problem? If people start acting immature online, I just block em and not all matches have total twats on them.
Awesome. Also, that mic story reminded me of another George Carlin saying, one I hope you don't take offense to (or could, perhaps, verify): "Women are crazy, men are stupid. And one of the main reasons women are crazy is because men are stupid. It's not the only reason, but it's a big one."Phasmal said:That's what I don't understand about our community, loads of guys want more women to be interested in games, but the ones who are have a heap-ton of shit to deal with.CrazyCapnMorgan said:I'd like to see more gamer girls. I only know a few, but some of them are good enough to hand me my fourth point of contact on a regular basis.Phasmal said:As a lady who likes to use mic but does not like getting shit for it, I can only say `Yay`.
I stopped paying for gold on Xbox live because of all the rubbish, there's no reason I can't be myself in a game. If that means using mic, dudes need to deal.
People who say its not a big deal or that the ones getting the harrassment should just deal with it are usually people who have never encountered it themselves.
I think it's something along the lines of what George Carlin called "dick fear", and since women don't possess that anatomy (or the testosterone that goes with it) some guys resort to harassment like that in order to fell better about themselves, especially during bouts of competition.
All I can is - keep being yourself and don't let the mindless rabble get to ya!
I've been accused of being an attention whore just for speaking in a game. I find it easier now to use a mumble/vent run by my boyfriend and his brothers for when we play together rather than use any voice chat in games. It's silly that some dudes will take offense (or insta-friendrequest) just because I say `Spy`.
But I'm stubborn, so dudes trying to get rid of me just makes me want to stay more. ;D
Was that the thread where people were screaming about James and company being nazis because they were destroying free speech or something? Because I remember a huge ordeal over them suggesting ways to handle bullying over a private network (which was changed into something on the rough scale of Hitler and the Jews, IIRC)TheKasp said:It would've really fit in the thread we had recently (Jim vs EC on topics that are a little similiar at best).
BreakfastMan said:I would start handing out bans for offenders, using a "3-strikes" system. People need to get the message that this stuff is just not okay, and will not be tolerated. Those who act like a douche online will receive a strike. They continue their actions, another. When they get to 3, they are banned from X-Box live Gold forever, unable to send messages to anyone but the people on their friends list, and their account will be marked with a "Banned for misappropriate behavior" message. Might be a bit... harsh, but that is my idea.TizzytheTormentor said:Well then, how would you deal with the problem? If people start acting immature online, I just block em and not all matches have total twats on them.
I fear you're asking for oxygen-free air, there.Scow2 said:Can I get a drama-free recap of the drama that made EC go away? I used to like that show, even if I didn't agree with it.
Good on ya.Phasmal said:That's what I don't understand about our community, loads of guys want more women to be interested in games, but the ones who are have a heap-ton of shit to deal with.
I've been accused of being an attention whore just for speaking in a game. I find it easier now to use a mumble/vent run by my boyfriend and his brothers for when we play together rather than use any voice chat in games. It's silly that some dudes will take offense (or insta-friendrequest) just because I say `Spy`.
But I'm stubborn, so dudes trying to get rid of me just makes me want to stay more. ;D
I hate Jim's whiny RAEGFACE all the time, and generally prefered EC's more moderate view on the industry.Gennadios said:I'm not sure if by "the Escapist's" attitude you meant the attitude of the staff or the community.Serving UpSmiles said:I think it's the community being angry at both EC and the site managers for EC leaving, when EC first arrived they were seen as a godsend and represented the Escapist's attitude to gaming perfectly, now it's just sad, and the forums havn't been the same since...
If staff, I'll have to agree. To me, EC made some good points and analysis but never really had teeth. The show's creators were too entrenched and reliant on the gaming industry to be too critical... kind of how (some of) Escapist editorials and particularly reviews feel to me.
If community, I think Jim Sterling is the better analyst. His anger and vitriol fit better with gamer's outlook on gaming atm.
Perma-ban is too harsh, especially with just 3 strikes. People do say stupid stuff, but 1-3 month-ban is far more reasonable depending on the offense: Problem people still stay away if they get repeatedly bannedBreakfastMan said:I would start handing out bans for offenders, using a "3-strikes" system. People need to get the message that this stuff is just not okay, and will not be tolerated. Those who act like a douche online will receive a strike. They continue their actions, another. When they get to 3, they are banned from X-Box live Gold forever, unable to send messages to anyone but the people on their friends list, and their account will be marked with a "Banned for misappropriate behavior" message. Might be a bit... harsh, but that is my idea.TizzytheTormentor said:Well then, how would you deal with the problem? If people start acting immature online, I just block em and not all matches have total twats on them.
Okay, you make a good point. I don't want to go soft on them, but I think something like this would work fairly well: 3-strikes to first ban, which lasts 3 months. After that, 2-strikes to a 6-month ban. Then, 2-strikes to a permaban.Scow2 said:Perma-ban is too harsh, especially with just 3 strikes. People do say stupid stuff, but 1-3 month-ban is far more reasonable depending on the offense: Problem people still stay away if they get repeatedly bannedBreakfastMan said:I would start handing out bans for offenders, using a "3-strikes" system. People need to get the message that this stuff is just not okay, and will not be tolerated. Those who act like a douche online will receive a strike. They continue their actions, another. When they get to 3, they are banned from X-Box live Gold forever, unable to send messages to anyone but the people on their friends list, and their account will be marked with a "Banned for misappropriate behavior" message. Might be a bit... harsh, but that is my idea.TizzytheTormentor said:Well then, how would you deal with the problem? If people start acting immature online, I just block em and not all matches have total twats on them.
You could just integrate an appeals system then. If people feel they were unfairly modded, have them be able to appeal to the mods.spartandude said:snip...