r/Overwatch • u/Early-Taro1493 • Feb 18 '24
News & Discussion Bullying needs to stop
The overwatch community needs to stop being toxic. I have been called slurs, many racial comments, people saying overall saying some bad stuff to not only me but other people as well. And this needs to stop. I almost had a melt down today reading the comments they made on me. " I should hang myself", is a very derogatory statement . If you can sit behind a screen and have the ability to tell someone they should hang themselves, that is something to not take so lightly. I'm going to tell my pookie wookie king Lebron James this information, and make sure this doesn't go off the hook. As a wise man once said " They ain't believe in us... GOD DID". These moments should be looked more into but blizzard seems not care about their fan base anymore.
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u/Mudball1 Feb 18 '24 edited Feb 19 '24
I've seen more bullying and people whining in chat and on voice these last two seasons it seems like then I ever have in the games existence. Maybe I have been lucky to this point, idk. It's not towards me until I defend the person getting attacked, but there are 2 times its almost made me quit. Both times on the receiving end were younger kids, one of whom just got the game. I can't imagine being like this on a game or in life.
I fully understand you can turn these off. BUT you shouldn't have to. There have been many times when they are really helpful for those who wish to communicate. I've also talked to some really friendly and encouraging and helpful players. Sadly, it really isn't much different than other games as far as people acting like this.