I'm not, and have never been, a fan of trash talk. And I love the fact you told this person off, because it might make them think twice about being quite as rude while playing a game. No one needs to hear you lash out, and obviously it's not working as a psych tactic while gaming. I've also had enough problems with depression to really not appreciate getting a sudden push.
On the other hand, I highly doubt it was personal, and trash talk is a semi-accepted practice in some circles. It could just be how some people's brains work. I often curse a blue streak while playing games and getting frustrated, more so in FPS. I just don't share over voice chat.
Not condoning their actions, just food for thought.
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I'm not, and have never been, a fan of trash talk. And I love the fact you told this person off, because it might make them think twice about being quite as rude while playing a game. No one needs to hear you lash out, and obviously it's not working as a psych tactic while gaming. I've also had enough problems with depression to really not appreciate getting a sudden push.
On the other hand, I highly doubt it was personal, and trash talk is a semi-accepted practice in some circles. It could just be how some people's brains work. I often curse a blue streak while playing games and getting frustrated, more so in FPS. I just don't share over voice chat.
Not condoning their actions, just food for thought.