Hallow insults in gaming.

[Deleted]

Guys have you ever noticed that the persons that use phrases/words such as "noob", "12 years old" (or whatever years old for that matter), "learn to play", "get good", "scrub" are actually themselves the ones that need a skill boost. And whats up with the age complex? I also have a feeling that some of those with age complexes, somehow work at mcdonald or have a similar job. Nothing bad in that, its just my gut feeling.

If some guy calls me a noob, its automaticaly regarded as unskilled in my brain, as i cant remember one superior player that pronounced that word to me.
And the vast majority that used that word in conversation with me and we competed, i snapped in half. I BROKE them!


So what do you think? Is it true? Is it 90% true, or is it not? Are you one of those?

[I Push Buttons]

I think anonymity and frustration are not good bedfellows.

[Deleted]

I think that's one of the shallowest issues I can think of.

[jeleopard]

I mean, I'm on an RP server and, yes, I RP. I often get slammed for doing so in BGs, but then I proceed to be one of the top, if not the top players in the BG.

So, uh.

I guess that's kinda similar???

[Extrakt]

I am not sure what you are trying to say here.
You are complaining about the fact that there are people who call others 12 years old when there is no foundation for such arguments. Which is fair.
But then you think they likely work at the mac which makes you the same dumb idiot as they are.

[Deleted]

I am not sure what you are trying to say here.
You are complaining about the fact that there are people who call others 12 years old when there is no foundation for such arguments. Which is fair.
But then you think they likely work at the mac which makes you the same dumb idiot as they are.

How did you conclude that i complain? I notice. But yeah its a gut feeling of mine that some of them have that kind of job, i dont tell them that though.


Guys when i say that they use these words i mean literally, and i dont refer to insults in general. Better players use more creative insults in my experience.

[Deleted]

learn to play and get good aren't insults

[Deleted]

learn to play and get good aren't insults

They're just another way of saying you're bad.

[Revi]

Most players I've seen use those to strangers (as opposed to teasing among friends) seem mentally young, yeah. However, f you get called that on a regular basis, it's probably not without reason.

[Jester Joe]

They're just another way of saying you're bad.

Which is another way of insulting.

So uh...back to the top I suppose.

[Deleted]

They're just another way of saying you're bad.

which is not an insult

[Deleted]

I rarely get called a noob or get told that I need to learn how to play, and if I do get called that another team member often jumps to put them in their places even when they are complete strangers.

What did I learn, there are both nice people and pricks on the internet. Shocking, I know.

[Mayhem]

Guys have you ever noticed that the persons that use phrases/words such as "noob", "12 years old" (or whatever years old for that matter), "learn to play", "get good", "scrub" are actually themselves the ones that need a skill boost. And whats up with the age complex? I also have a feeling that some of those with age complexes, somehow work at mcdonald or have a similar job. Nothing bad in that, its just my gut feeling.

If some guy calls me a noob, its automaticaly regarded as unskilled in my brain, as i cant remember one superior player that pronounced that word to me.
And the vast majority that used that word in conversation with me and we competed, i snapped in half. I BROKE them!


So what do you think? Is it true? Is it 90% true, or is it not? Are you one of those?

I admire you, you´re the true pro!

[Deleted]

They're just another way of saying you're bad.

Which isn't an insult, it can be one...but it doesn't have to be. And the difference is really easy to spot, people just like to ignore it.

[Deleted]

I admire you, you´re the true pro!

You amuse me.

[Mayhem]

You amuse me.

That´s what i do. I amuse people, and annoy.

[Lochton]

Guys have you ever noticed that the persons that use phrases/words such as "noob", "12 years old" (or whatever years old for that matter), "learn to play", "get good", "scrub" are actually themselves the ones that need a skill boost. And whats up with the age complex? I also have a feeling that some of those with age complexes, somehow work at mcdonald or have a similar job. Nothing bad in that, its just my gut feeling.

If some guy calls me a noob, its automaticaly regarded as unskilled in my brain, as i cant remember one superior player that pronounced that word to me.
And the vast majority that used that word in conversation with me and we competed, i snapped in half. I BROKE them!


So what do you think? Is it true? Is it 90% true, or is it not? Are you one of those?

Nah, I have to disagree, seen many of the "ranking" people do the same thing.

[Acidbaron]

I call it people being easily offended.

[Simulacrum]

Guys have you ever noticed that the persons that use phrases/words such as "noob", "12 years old" (or whatever years old for that matter), "learn to play", "get good", "scrub" are actually themselves the ones that need a skill boost. And whats up with the age complex? I also have a feeling that some of those with age complexes, somehow work at mcdonald or have a similar job. Nothing bad in that, its just my gut feeling.

If some guy calls me a noob, its automaticaly regarded as unskilled in my brain, as i cant remember one superior player that pronounced that word to me.
And the vast majority that used that word in conversation with me and we competed, i snapped in half. I BROKE them!


So what do you think? Is it true? Is it 90% true, or is it not? Are you one of those?

My stance on this is that if you get insulted like this by a lot of people, it's probably not because the problem is with those people.

hint for understanding my post below

only read if you don't understand

I'm saying the problem is you

[haxartus]

I either ignore the chat in these scenarios or get them even more angry. It's quite easy to get someone who is already angry to be more angry.
For example, if they try to tell you that you suck at the game, you could just tell them that you suck on purpose because it's fun to watch other people get angry about a pointless game. Basically don't respond in the way they expect you to respond.