After 5 Hours Online with my XBOX 360, I Have Lost Faith in Humanity - Page 2

billethius · 05-22-2008, 12:42 PM

Ah the joys of playing games against 13 year old kids who think that saying ni**er and f**k repeatedly makes them more like adults.

Take advantage of the mute option and make sure to leave feedback on users. Or find a group of actual adults to play with. I've seen several websites of adult gamers that have been formed specifically so that they don't have to listen to that shit while they're playing a game.

Anthony · 05-22-2008, 12:47 PM

i would feel weird playing a game where i carjack innocent people and shoot at cops with a bunch of random adults. i rather not know who i'm playing with. there's always a slightly guilty feeling i have when i play video games, like "i should be doing something more productive with this free time right now", i wouldn't want to play with other guys who are sneaking in a quick game while their wives aren't looking. i want to feel like a kid when i play video games, i can leave the responsible adult obligations and interactions for work.

korme · 05-22-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

When reading this I got the visualization of Seth Green and his posse from the movie Can't Hardly Wait.

Perfect

korme · 05-22-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

wait, it's NOT ok to rape girls?

what if they pass out due to cholorform? is that ok?

i mean if u told em b4hand chloroform would be involved i think anyone's game for a lil in and out party

Icy · 05-22-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I remember the first time I played Madden PC online...I was horrified at how something like 3 of the first 5 people I played used some sort of glitch technique.

Cheesing was what made me lost my interest on online games, way more than the language used. I like to roleplay and play games realistically even if i lose, so when i face guys who only want to win and do everything to get that win even if it's something weird to exploit the game design, i get frustrated and return back to play solo.

rkmsuf · 05-22-2008, 12:59 PM

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i mean if u told em b4hand chloroform would be involved i think anyone's game for a lil in and out party

Or say something accidentially got into her drink without you knowing. You just figure she likes to do it while sleeping and is kinky that way. Seems ok to me.

gottimd · 05-22-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Or say something accidentially

As long as it isn't accidentally I think its fair game.

korme · 05-22-2008, 01:03 PM

Yeah who doesn't wake up to a drumstick in their ass anyway? Only the ones that enjoy it/are used to it.

MikeVic · 05-22-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty3281

Perfect

They show this movie on a music channel here once in awhile.

sabotai · 05-22-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

I find a person who feels it's OK to joke about things like that to be just as appalling. It's not OK.

What's green and sits on my porch?

Maple Leafs · 05-22-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

I've apologized for that numerous times. I thought she was into dirty talk.

Just to clarify, by "c-word" I meant "Canadiens fan".

terpkristin · 05-22-2008, 07:21 PM

Man, after reading this thread, I'm even more glad that I only really play online with friends or friends of friends. I don't have the patience for 13 year olds or those who act like they're 13...

/tk

Groundhog · 05-22-2008, 07:27 PM

The only xbox 360 game I spent a ton of time with online and microphoned up was Gears of War, and outside of the odd young wanker (usually with an insanely high pitched voice) who thought it was hilarious to call everyone every name under the sun, I was pretty surprised at how tame most people were. I'm playing on Aussie servers though, and I think the average next-gen console owner over here would probably be older than the average next-gen consoler owner over there (no idea if that's true - just guessing based on what I've seen and the other voices heard in the games I've played online).

Chief Rum · 05-22-2008, 11:14 PM

Did someone say Super Ding Dong?

stevew · 05-22-2008, 11:38 PM

I doubt I will continue to subscribe to live after my year is up. If the netflix thing requires it, I may have to make an exception though.

RainMaker · 05-23-2008, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

The only xbox 360 game I spent a ton of time with online and microphoned up was Gears of War, and outside of the odd young wanker (usually with an insanely high pitched voice) who thought it was hilarious to call everyone every name under the sun, I was pretty surprised at how tame most people were. I'm playing on Aussie servers though, and I think the average next-gen console owner over here would probably be older than the average next-gen consoler owner over there (no idea if that's true - just guessing based on what I've seen and the other voices heard in the games I've played online).

Most foreign countries I've come across have a higher level of social interaction online than the U.S.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-23-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Most foreign countries I've come across have a higher level of social interaction online than the U.S.

I've noticed that on the European Warhawk servers. They're downright cordial at times. Who knew?

DanGarion · 05-23-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Spic would be a (supposedly) derogatory term for Hispanics.

Beyond that, I guess you can take hope in the knowledge that the segment of society you encountered aren't the most socially adept, but it's still ridiculous.

Um, spic is derogatory to Italians, I think... Not Hispanics...

Passacaglia · 05-23-2008, 12:29 PM

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Um, spic is derogatory to Italians, I think... Not Hispanics...

Um, no it isn't.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-23-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dangarion

Um, spic is derogatory to Italians, I think... Not Hispanics...

Did a Mexican tell you that?

Dr. Sak · 05-23-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dangarion

Um, spic is derogatory to Italians, I think... Not Hispanics...

And Canadian is a term for blacks

rkmsuf · 05-23-2008, 12:33 PM

just use 'nerfherder'

that covers everyone

DanGarion · 05-23-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Um, no it isn't.

Well it must be a regional thing, because I have NEVER heard the term used in Southern California for hispanics.

rkmsuf · 05-23-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dangarion

Well it must be a regional thing, because I have NEVER heard the term used in Southern California for hispanics.

try it out

stevew · 05-23-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dangarion

Um, spic is derogatory to Italians, I think... Not Hispanics...

Not even close.

HiSPanICs

Italians are dago's, something to that effect.

RainMaker · 05-23-2008, 03:25 PM

Another odd finding in my online gaming is how many young kids are playing GTA. I'm talking 11-13 year olds who you can tell by their high pitched voice. Maybe I'd just be a shitty parent, but I couldn't fathom letting my kid play a game like that at that age. I can understand 16+, but below that seems a bit of a stretch.

Maple Leafs · 05-23-2008, 03:26 PM

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Well it must be a regional thing, because I have NEVER heard the term used in Southern California for hispanics.

Wow, Californians are bad at racism.

Raiders Army · 05-23-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Another odd finding in my online gaming is how many young kids are playing GTA. I'm talking 11-13 year olds who you can tell by their high pitched voice. Maybe I'd just be a shitty parent, but I couldn't fathom letting my kid play a game like that at that age. I can understand 16+, but below that seems a bit of a stretch.

My son's 16 and I don't let him play. I don't play in front of the kids either. That being said, I don't really play it a lot.

Mustang · 05-23-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

My son's 16 and I don't let him play.

Damn.. that's hardcore. What, you got a coal mine in the backyard he works in??

Raiders Army · 05-23-2008, 10:29 PM

Yeah, I guess I'm strict. He goes to bed at 9 on the weekdays.

stevew · 05-23-2008, 11:54 PM

I only play when the kids are in bed, or preoccupied in a different room. No kids should be playing or exposed to this game, especially not under 15.

sterlingice · 05-24-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

What's green and sits on my porch?

A houseplant?

SI

MrBug708 · 05-24-2008, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Yeah, I guess I'm strict. He goes to bed at 9 on the weekdays.

a 16 year old in bed by 9?

Dutch · 05-24-2008, 03:18 AM

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I've never really played online before in a group setting with my 360. Just pickup games with some guys (no mic) or a co-op game with a friend. You can imagine my surprise when I strapped on the microphone and headed into an all night GTA IV marathon online. Here are some highlights:

- I heard the N word probably about 300 times (I'm not kidding!). I couldn't imagine being black and trying to enjoy the game.

- The word fag or faggot is arguably the most common noun used on the system. Bitch comes in a close second.

- In every game, there was a guy who didn't talk, just made noises. Moaning, screeching, yelling, cackling, I heard everything. I don't know if the microphone thing was some new fascination to these people, but they seemed to love making noises.

- 80% of the conversations were about smoking pot. Telling people how high they were, that they were currently smoking a bowl, wanted to smoke a bowl, or had plans to smoke a bowl in the near future.

- About every 30 minutes, someone threatened to fight someone else in real life. This was actually pretty funny to hear play out over the system.

- One girl entered the room and was promptly asked to suck some dick, bend over, and a laundry list of other sexual acts that are not clean enough for the board.

- Was goofing around in the free roam game to start and got in a room with a few guys. Shot one of their helicopters down and the guy went on a tangent about how I was a faggot, spic (?), N-word, little kid who snuck out of bed to play the game, etc. He made fun of my gamerscore (I don't even know what that is) and apparently wanted me to perform fellacio on him. The funniest part was I never said a word the whole time, I was just testing out the online system. When I left the room, he sent me 3 messages calling me all sorts of names and threatening to kill me. It was kind of funny in a way.

- Either this game has the largest urban following in the world, or a lot of people playing it were pretending they were a gang member.

The game is still a blast and I had a good time playing. I guess I just didn't expect the kind of world I encountered online.

Definately one of the greatest posts ever. Read this outloud and it's way better than just reading to yourself. But make sure no kids or women are around when you do.

Try it. Good stuff.

Cringer · 05-24-2008, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Yeah, I guess I'm strict. He goes to bed at 9 on the weekdays.

Wow, my daughter is eating lunch at 9.

05-22-2008, 12:47 PM	#52
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i would feel weird playing a game where i carjack innocent people and shoot at cops with a bunch of random adults. i rather not know who i'm playing with. there's always a slightly guilty feeling i have when i play video games, like "i should be doing something more productive with this free time right now", i wouldn't want to play with other guys who are sneaking in a quick game while their wives aren't looking. i want to feel like a kid when i play video games, i can leave the responsible adult obligations and interactions for work. Last edited by Anthony : 05-22-2008 at 12:47 PM.

05-22-2008, 07:21 PM	#62
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Man, after reading this thread, I'm even more glad that I only really play online with friends or friends of friends. I don't have the patience for 13 year olds or those who act like they're 13... /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

05-22-2008, 07:27 PM	#63
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	The only xbox 360 game I spent a ton of time with online and microphoned up was Gears of War, and outside of the odd young wanker (usually with an insanely high pitched voice) who thought it was hilarious to call everyone every name under the sun, I was pretty surprised at how tame most people were. I'm playing on Aussie servers though, and I think the average next-gen console owner over here would probably be older than the average next-gen consoler owner over there (no idea if that's true - just guessing based on what I've seen and the other voices heard in the games I've played online). __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

05-22-2008, 11:14 PM	#64
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Did someone say Super Ding Dong? __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

05-23-2008, 12:33 PM	#72
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	just use 'nerfherder' that covers everyone __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

05-22-2008, 01:03 PM	#58
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Yeah who doesn't wake up to a drumstick in their ass anyway? Only the ones that enjoy it/are used to it.

05-22-2008, 11:38 PM	#65
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I doubt I will continue to subscribe to live after my year is up. If the netflix thing requires it, I may have to make an exception though.

05-23-2008, 03:25 PM	#76
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Another odd finding in my online gaming is how many young kids are playing GTA. I'm talking 11-13 year olds who you can tell by their high pitched voice. Maybe I'd just be a shitty parent, but I couldn't fathom letting my kid play a game like that at that age. I can understand 16+, but below that seems a bit of a stretch.

05-23-2008, 10:29 PM	#80
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Yeah, I guess I'm strict. He goes to bed at 9 on the weekdays.

05-23-2008, 11:54 PM	#81
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I only play when the kids are in bed, or preoccupied in a different room. No kids should be playing or exposed to this game, especially not under 15.

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