What happened to sportsmanship?
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People’s ego can not handle losing in a video game. Plus, people are very comfortable being dbags behind a keyboard and saying things they would never have the courage to say in person.
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It’s as toxic as ever. For years I left my messages open but this year finally turned them off to avoid obnoxious idiots sending me messages during and after a game
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Unfortunately common courtesy checked out years ago. It’s not just in the game either.
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People are dbags. If someone sends a gg, respond like a man.
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I've had many beatings and I've earned that even when you give people props it's some scathing response that's completely out of line. I just don't send anything anymore. It's easier that way because I don't want to be that guy getting upset losing a video game.
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@yankeefan412_xbl said in What happened to sportsmanship?:
After every game I send a “GG” to my opponent - win or lose. I have done this since I started playing online sports games 15 years ago. It used to be most people were good sports & sent the GG without hesitation. I probably only get a GG back in 1 out of 10 games nowadays. The rest of the time it is just nasty scathing comments - Even from guys that won…I play straight up, No shenanigans (bunt dancing, time winding, ect). I just think it’s sad that the world has become this bad that people can’t exchange pleasantries or a show of respect after a game.
You failed abortion .... You sukc, it's the rng ... How much this team cost ya with your mom credit card ? Tell your mom papa is coming home tonight (my favorite)
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@yankeefan412_xbl said in What happened to sportsmanship?:
After every game I send a “GG” to my opponent - win or lose. I have done this since I started playing online sports games 15 years ago. It used to be most people were good sports & sent the GG without hesitation. I probably only get a GG back in 1 out of 10 games nowadays. The rest of the time it is just nasty scathing comments - Even from guys that won…I play straight up, No shenanigans (bunt dancing, time winding, ect). I just think it’s sad that the world has become this bad that people can’t exchange pleasantries or a show of respect after a game.
That's awesome thst you do that.. I'llsg after great games as well... Most have chats disabled...
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One reason is that some have turned off messages in game due to the nonsense that gets sent across those messages, much of which has been discussed on this forum.
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I mean if you beat your opponent by 10+ runs and then you send a GG after that is kinda of rubbing it in. Now if the game was close the whole game and one of you walks it off late in extra innings then yeah I guess GG to you.
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I wish between innings and at the end of games you could send quick chats just rocket league does - GG, well played, close one! Etc
I turned off messages from strangers because nothing ever comes good of it.
When you mention your 1 in 10 replies back I would probably counter that with 1 in 10 messages from strangers would be positive!
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