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70 percent of gamers avoid certain games because of 'toxic communities', study finds (www.gamingbible.com)
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A new study has found that 70 percent of gamers avoid certain games because of 'toxic communities'.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Before the internet was mainstream, I dreamt that online games would be amazing, civilized activities. Now I want nothing to do with what it became, and this is coming from a guy. It's like being a gamer became an identity, people take playing games too serious and there's virtually no punishment for being a dick. I've seen more mature 12 year-olds than some of these adults.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think you hit the nail on the head. There is almost no recourse for anyone being a dick, and some people consider it part of their "strategy" to get under people's skin.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

@Roundcat Is this what the Japanese call the weabos?

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