I am posting this here as I guess I posted it in the wrong forum before and it was closed. So, here goes...
Out of every single forum I have frequented on the internet, mmo-champion has been the most toxic and abusive forum I've ever read through. I'd love to have a place where I can talk about WoW without being blasted with extreme homophobia and transphobia. Earlier today I saw someone use incredibly harsh and foul language talking about gay people as if they were subhuman in multiple posts, and it resulted in an infraction.
Anywhere else, this would have resulted in an immediate and permanent ban. What's going on here? Why is so much hatred and vitriol allowed on these forums? Is it a conscious decision by the moderators? Do you realize how extreme it has gotten compared to other forums throughout the internet?
When I posted this I got some PM's telling me that people felt the exact same way after the thread was closed, so I know I'm not alone in feeling this way. I just want to know why forums about my favorite video game have devolved to such a low point.
Edit: It's just not just about sexuality either. The way people talk to each other about small things; ie, disagreeing about what allied race might come to the game next is *insane*. Don't agree that vulpera should be added to the game? People on these forums will literally tell you to kill yourself. It's crazy.