One thing I've noticed is that a lot of role-players desperately try to portray themselves as friendly, welcoming, supportive and nice. They're usually backed up by their buddies who agree with them...and yet in reality they're some of the most manipulative and spiteful individuals I've ever encountered.
Sadly this isn't anything new. I hold the - perhaps unpopular - belief that many role-players are addicted to drama or are afflicted with various issues in the real world that leads them to use online interaction as a way of 'acting out' and therefore anything that inconveniences them is taken as a horrific personal attack that is usually countered with disproportionate retribution.
I'll admit, some days I wonder why I bother with the role-playing community. Luckily there's quite a few shining gems that are well worth the effort to invest in. Plus I love the game itself so that certainly gives me a reason to stick around.
Sadly this isn't anything new. I hold the - perhaps unpopular - belief that many role-players are addicted to drama or are afflicted with various issues in the real world that leads them to use online interaction as a way of 'acting out' and therefore anything that inconveniences them is taken as a horrific personal attack that is usually countered with disproportionate retribution.
I'll admit, some days I wonder why I bother with the role-playing community. Luckily there's quite a few shining gems that are well worth the effort to invest in. Plus I love the game itself so that certainly gives me a reason to stick around.
