Changes

We've all run across a player in chat who's just having a bad day and, at the moment, is rather intolerant of things that would normally not bother them. In this case, both parties bear a responsibility. A player that finds themself getting aggravated by something that they would normally let roll off of their shoulders should ask themselves if it's truly worth raising a fuss over. A player who finds themself bothering someone they did not intend to annoy should be considerate of the other's mood and back off. Offering an apology can't hurt. Either way, communication is the key here, folks.

We've all run across a player in chat who's just having a bad day and, at the moment, is rather intolerant of things that would normally not bother them. In this case, both parties bear a responsibility. A player that finds themself getting aggravated by something that they would normally let roll off of their shoulders should ask themselves if it's truly worth raising a fuss over. A player who finds themself bothering someone they did not intend to annoy should be considerate of the other's mood and back off. Offering an apology can't hurt. Either way, communication is the key here, folks.

Also, consider the many ways in which players spend their time while in chat. There are players who don't adventure at all while in chat. Then, there are those who chat while adventuring. Other players may be listening to chat but are busy in the player stores or attempting to get their full allotment of turns played in the limited time available to them. Other players may not even enter chat when online. Be considerate of other player's time. If someone is actively chatting then it's a good bet you're safe in chatting with them. If a player is being quiet/lurking, they may be occupied. Repeated private messages may not be wanted by the player. Try asking them if they're available to chat on a topic before assuming that they are.

Also, consider the many ways in which players spend their time while in chat. There are players who don't adventure at all while in chat. Then, there are those who chat while adventuring. Other players may be listening to chat but are busy in the player stores or attempting to get their full allotment of turns played in the limited time available to them. Other players may not even enter chat when online. Be considerate of other players' time. If someone is actively chatting then it's a good bet you're safe in chatting with them. If a player is being quiet/lurking, they may be occupied. Repeated private messages may not be wanted by the player. Try asking them if they're available to chat on a topic before assuming that they are.

Remember, also, that not everyone's definition of socializing is identical. Hugs and smooches are a common sight in chat. But please try to be respectful of those who aren't into that. Teasing and flirting are also not uncommon in chat, but try and recognize the boundaries of others. Flirting can easily be taken too far. Also, please remember that there are many young players which play this game. If you wouldn't say something in front of your little brother or sister... or spouse...

Remember, also, that not everyone's definition of socializing is identical. Hugs and smooches are a common sight in chat. But please try to be respectful of those who aren't into that. Teasing and flirting are also not uncommon in chat, but try and recognize the boundaries of others. Flirting can easily be taken too far. Also, please remember that there are many young players which play this game. If you wouldn't say something in front of your little brother or sister... or spouse...