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Why Are Online Gamers So Angry?
Stop ruining the fun with your rude commentary.
When I purchased the PlaystationPlus online subscription, I was excited to start playing against real players in Mortal Kombat 11. While I understood there were trolls of all ages in the world of video games, I wasn’t expecting anything too outrageous. I had read that the MK11 Local players weren’t as vicious as in other games.
But that was not the experience that I had.
The first match was with a guy with a thick New York accent. From the moment we connected to select our characters to the end of the game, this guy would NOT STOP TALKING SHIT.
The characters were selected. It was Sindel (me) vs. Scorpion (NY guy)
Round One. FIGHT!
“I’m gonna fucking destroy you, you pathetic fuck!”
“Aw, look at how bad you’re losing. Don’t worry. I’ve seen worse losers on here, though you’re right up there with the top.”
“This is too easy. Are you trying to suck real bad?”
I lost the first round. NY Scorpion was so proud of himself and was sure that he had this match in the bag.
