Spreading Like the Cancer in Online Gaming - Blu-ray Forum

hardcore_canadian · 02-02-2009, 11:12 PM

Considering I don't see how this is against any rules... I don't suggest Closing this Thing Down.

I was watching my Fiance playing Socom Today, and every third word I heard through the voice chat was Homophobic hate and disgusting filth. I did my research and this is what I found.

http://current.com/items/89329228/gaymers.htm

I think this is a video that all of us should take a look at.

With the dawning of Playstation Home, this has become something I see more and more of, it's all just one horrible thing said after another. I can't really type out the things I hear.... they're pretty bad. I also can't type out what I would reply to those people... It's pretty bad too.

I must say however, for some reason I have heard less of it on the Playstation Network, and a lot more on Halo...

http://giantrealm.gameriot.com/gamin...alo-homophobia

This does pertain to gaming, and the Playstation, so I ask you all to be smart about it and think about this issue that does affect us all, and makes man of us look bad.

Maximus · 02-02-2009, 11:15 PM

Terrible stuff, report the user to SCE and put them on your block list.

hardcore_canadian · 02-02-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Terrible stuff, report the user to SCE and put them on your block list.

Thousands of People.... Can't report them all

Hedchekr · 02-02-2009, 11:19 PM

I don't really play on the PSN, but I will agree that it fills the Halo lobbies constantly. But I think thats what happens when you give people (of all ages) a mic, no identity, and really no way for them to get in trouble. It sad but it does happen. And forget trying to say something about it to the person doing it, that only escalates things. You can only mute them or report them.

twill812 · 02-02-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hardcore_canadian

With the dawning of Playstation Home, this has become something I see more and more of, it's all just one horrible thing said after another. I can't really type out the things I hear.... they're pretty bad. I also can't type out what I would reply to those people... It's pretty bad too.

I must say however, for some reason I have heard less of it on the Playstation Network, and a lot more on Halo...

http://giantrealm.gameriot.com/gamin...alo-homophobia

This does pertain to gaming, and the Playstation, so I ask you all to be smart about it and think about this issue that does affect us all, and makes man of us look bad.

Having been to PSN Home, I have heard and seen harmful comments and remarks. PSN Home has a place to report offensive users and you can always cut off the audio. Sadly it is the sign of times. I try not to visit on-line sites that conduct this behavior. This stuff is hard to police.

Groo The Perverted · 02-02-2009, 11:37 PM

I also think it's a sad side effect of a society that seemingly deems homosexuals as "evil" or second class citizens.

It makes a lot of people think "oh...they're not like ME....who cares what they think, or if their feelings get hurt? They're just "f*gs"

Personally I hate when people talk like that, and people who know me know that using racist language and/or homophobic language is a quick ticket out of my house, no doubt.

But as has been noted, the internet provides anonymity and along with that you get kids (and adults) who feel braver than they are, and say a lot of things that they'd probably not say otherwise.

Also you have to realize that some people view their online persona as completely separate from their real life.

I've seen people who are kind and considerate get online and turn into quite literally another person, and say and do things they would normally NEVER do.

Cyorg · 02-02-2009, 11:39 PM

I haven't had such a bad time on PSN, but when I play Halo, or GeOW at my friends house, it's pretty constant.

hardcore_canadian · 02-02-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by twill812

Having been to PSN Home, I have heard and seen harmful comments and remarks. PSN Home has a place to report offensive users and you can always cut off the audio. Sadly it is the sign of times. I try not to visit on-line sites that conduct this behavior. This stuff is hard to police.

But people shouldn't have to cut off the sound, as the response to question in link number 2 states, you kind of need it in a lot of games... and it's a civil liberty to be able to feel safe and unoffended...

Maximus · 02-03-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyorg

I haven't had such a bad time on PSN, but when I play Halo, or GeOW at my friends house, it's pretty constant.

I think Home is where all of the perves/homophobes hang out on PS3...

Petra_Kalbrain · 02-03-2009, 12:07 AM

I agree that it is like a cancer... the only problem is that there is currently no Kemo to treat it with.

Hell, I'm not even remotely inclined towards the lifestyle of a homosexual, but I still have the basic human ability to put myself in the shoes of another person who does. From that perspective, these online chat scenarios can escalate quite quickly to a state of "out of control." One day, I even told someone that they were starting to sound like Hitler with the amount of prejudice coming out of his mouth. He laughed and said that he had nothing against Jews, but that maybe Hitler should have sought out and eliminated the "gay gene" instead. He said that maybe the world would have been a better place. I almost wept for the ENTIRE human race at that moment.

Ya, that was the point where I said, "Sionara." I couldn't believe that!!!

Groo The Perverted · 02-03-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

I think Home is where all of the perves/homophobes hang out on PS3...

*Gil Scott Heron voice* Home is where the hatred is.....

ifuwereahotdog · 02-03-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

I think Home is where all of the perves/homophobes hang out on PS3...

Yup, one day my wife told me to watch her as she got into Home. In less than a minute, someone messaged her..."want to ****?" Ridiculous. She will never get on Home again, and neither will I.

Groo The Perverted · 02-03-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ifuwereahotdog

Yup, one day my wife told me to watch her as she got into Home. In less than a minute, someone messaged her..."want to ****?" Ridiculous. She will never get on Home again, and neither will I.

I don't even have it installed....the icon thing is there but that whole "sims" style thing was never any interest to me.

Uniquely · 02-03-2009, 12:25 AM

As a female gamer with a woman's voice... and as a gay gamer who isn't afraid to indicate my sexuality in my gamertag/PSN ID (Unique LezBeOwn) I've heard many things you can't even imagine. You just have to realize that the people saying these things are the lowest common denominator and people that you would never socialize with in real life. Mute them and move on is what I do. The best way to avoid this type of thing is to have a well developed friend's list so that you always have people that you know and like to play with.

supersix4 · 02-03-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyorg

I haven't had such a bad time on PSN, but when I play Halo, or GeOW at my friends house, it's pretty constant.

lol geow is bad, since I'm trying to keep my high rank in gears of war1, people get so mad that they aren't good at games they start that.

Groo The Perverted · 02-03-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

(Unique LezBeOwn)

lol, my dumb ass just sat there and was like "lez-be-own?..own..be..le-OHHHHHHHHHH!

ha ha ha....

Icemage · 02-03-2009, 01:07 AM

When you have a social environment with no rules, no moderation, and no consequences, this is the result.

supersix4 · 02-03-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreaming in Blu

lol, my dumb ass just sat there and was like "lez-be-own?..own..be..le-OHHHHHHHHHH!

ha ha ha....

I did that too

mikejet · 02-03-2009, 01:14 AM

Do you really expect anything less when there are no age requirements and people can hide behind an ID that no one will know who the real person is?

This is why many people I know only play with people they actually know.

Uniquely · 02-03-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreaming in Blu

lol, my dumb ass just sat there and was like "lez-be-own?..own..be..le-OHHHHHHHHHH!

ha ha ha....

I get that all the time. It will be six or seven rounds into a match when someone will chime in and say.... "I just got it...... your name..... that's funny!"

The thing about prejudice is.... we ALL have our own prejudices.... If you say you don't.... you're just lieing to yourself. The difference between an honorable person and a bigot is how you choose to address your personal prejudices. Do you choose to embrace them? Or do you try to recognize them as irrational emotions and try to move beyond them?

02-02-2009, 11:12 PM	#1
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	Spreading Like the Cancer in Online Gaming Considering I don't see how this is against any rules... I don't suggest Closing this Thing Down. I was watching my Fiance playing Socom Today, and every third word I heard through the voice chat was Homophobic hate and disgusting filth. I did my research and this is what I found. http://current.com/items/89329228/gaymers.htm I think this is a video that all of us should take a look at. With the dawning of Playstation Home, this has become something I see more and more of, it's all just one horrible thing said after another. I can't really type out the things I hear.... they're pretty bad. I also can't type out what I would reply to those people... It's pretty bad too. I must say however, for some reason I have heard less of it on the Playstation Network, and a lot more on Halo... http://giantrealm.gameriot.com/gamin...alo-homophobia This does pertain to gaming, and the Playstation, so I ask you all to be smart about it and think about this issue that does affect us all, and makes man of us look bad.

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02-02-2009, 11:15 PM	#2
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Terrible stuff, report the user to SCE and put them on your block list.

02-02-2009, 11:19 PM	#4
Hedchekr Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Orcutt, Cali Blu-ray collection:120 Trading Score:5	I don't really play on the PSN, but I will agree that it fills the Halo lobbies constantly. But I think thats what happens when you give people (of all ages) a mic, no identity, and really no way for them to get in trouble. It sad but it does happen. And forget trying to say something about it to the person doing it, that only escalates things. You can only mute them or report them.

02-02-2009, 11:37 PM	#6
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	I also think it's a sad side effect of a society that seemingly deems homosexuals as "evil" or second class citizens. It makes a lot of people think "oh...they're not like ME....who cares what they think, or if their feelings get hurt? They're just "f*gs" Personally I hate when people talk like that, and people who know me know that using racist language and/or homophobic language is a quick ticket out of my house, no doubt. But as has been noted, the internet provides anonymity and along with that you get kids (and adults) who feel braver than they are, and say a lot of things that they'd probably not say otherwise. Also you have to realize that some people view their online persona as completely separate from their real life. I've seen people who are kind and considerate get online and turn into quite literally another person, and say and do things they would normally NEVER do.

02-02-2009, 11:39 PM	#7
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	I haven't had such a bad time on PSN, but when I play Halo, or GeOW at my friends house, it's pretty constant.

02-03-2009, 12:07 AM	#10
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	I agree that it is like a cancer... the only problem is that there is currently no Kemo to treat it with. Hell, I'm not even remotely inclined towards the lifestyle of a homosexual, but I still have the basic human ability to put myself in the shoes of another person who does. From that perspective, these online chat scenarios can escalate quite quickly to a state of "out of control." One day, I even told someone that they were starting to sound like Hitler with the amount of prejudice coming out of his mouth. He laughed and said that he had nothing against Jews, but that maybe Hitler should have sought out and eliminated the "gay gene" instead. He said that maybe the world would have been a better place. I almost wept for the ENTIRE human race at that moment. Ya, that was the point where I said, "Sionara." I couldn't believe that!!!

02-03-2009, 12:25 AM	#14
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	As a female gamer with a woman's voice... and as a gay gamer who isn't afraid to indicate my sexuality in my gamertag/PSN ID (Unique LezBeOwn) I've heard many things you can't even imagine. You just have to realize that the people saying these things are the lowest common denominator and people that you would never socialize with in real life. Mute them and move on is what I do. The best way to avoid this type of thing is to have a well developed friend's list so that you always have people that you know and like to play with.

02-03-2009, 01:07 AM	#17
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	When you have a social environment with no rules, no moderation, and no consequences, this is the result.

02-03-2009, 01:14 AM	#19
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Do you really expect anything less when there are no age requirements and people can hide behind an ID that no one will know who the real person is? This is why many people I know only play with people they actually know.

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