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Uptick in blocking abuse
Posted: 31 August 2024, 14:49
by Bangus
I have noticed an uptick in people using abusive language in the chat when people block in TTR. I have been called every kind of name when I do it, not to troll but because it is sometimes the clear right strategy (majority of games I don't)! If this norm sets in, it will make a great strategic game much less strategic. And it's not nice for those on the receiving end of the rude messages. Anyway, to all out there who think they are enforcing a made-up moral code which contradicts the whole point of a game built around rail monopolies, the person blocking you is playing a game just as you are... So just thumbs down and move along (no issue with you not wanting to play with me), or play another game where you can world-build with no inter-player interaction. To everyone else, thanks for the good games!
p.s. I have a list of the most common flags which send the abuse which I probably can't post - but they are countries which most stereotypically consider themselves the good guys - of which I am a citizen of one so I think I can say that haha (not UK - only had one rude brit among a much, much larger number of good games with nice players).
Re: Uptick in blocking abuse
Posted: 31 August 2024, 15:15
by richyfourtytwo
I just won a game by blocking a lot. First time ever I did it, the situation just asked for it.. The opponent thanked me for the nice game (as I did to them.)
Hope I won't meet the players you mention.
Re: Uptick in blocking abuse
Posted: 31 August 2024, 16:22
by Bangus
I'm glad to hear it! Most times it is fine but I've had a bit of a bad run and the last message was so out of order it motivated me to post..
Re: Uptick in blocking abuse
Posted: 31 August 2024, 23:17
by Meeplelowda
Bangus wrote: ↑31 August 2024, 14:49
I have noticed an uptick in people using abusive language in the chat when people block in TTR. I have been called every kind of name when I do it
Don't engage. Block the whiners. Move on with life. Report them if they cross the line.
Bangus wrote: ↑31 August 2024, 14:49
p.s. I have a list of the most common flags which send the abuse which I probably can't post
It would likely get you moderated, and what would be the point anyway?
Re: Uptick in blocking abuse
Posted: 01 September 2024, 23:38
by Bangus
Meeplelowda wrote: ↑31 August 2024, 23:17
Bangus wrote: ↑31 August 2024, 14:49
I have noticed an uptick in people using abusive language in the chat when people block in TTR. I have been called every kind of name when I do it
Don't engage. Block the whiners. Move on with life. Report them if they cross the line.
Bangus wrote: ↑31 August 2024, 14:49
p.s. I have a list of the most common flags which send the abuse which I probably can't post
It would likely get you moderated, and what would be the point anyway?
That's good advice to be fair!
Re: Uptick in blocking abuse
Posted: 05 September 2024, 08:57
by Knockando
Bangus wrote: ↑31 August 2024, 14:49
I have noticed an uptick in people using abusive language in the chat when people block in TTR. I have been called every kind of name when I do it, not to troll but because it is sometimes the clear right strategy (majority of games I don't)! If this norm sets in, it will make a great strategic game much less strategic. And it's not nice for those on the receiving end of the rude messages. Anyway, to all out there who think they are enforcing a made-up moral code which contradicts the whole point of a game built around rail monopolies, the person blocking you is playing a game just as you are... So just thumbs down and move along (no issue with you not wanting to play with me), or play another game where you can world-build with no inter-player interaction. To everyone else, thanks for the good games!
p.s. I have a list of the most common flags which send the abuse which I probably can't post - but they are countries which most stereotypically consider themselves the good guys - of which I am a citizen of one so I think I can say that haha (not UK - only had one rude brit among a much, much larger number of good games with nice players).
Every good player blocks when needed, and experienced that.
1- explain him the game, or not
! But tell him that Arena is the competitive place and he can play simple games if he doesn't like block.
And red thumb, and report if needed.
2- for p.s. : It has nothing to do with the country, it's embarrassing to see that you can think that