Quote Originally Posted by Jeimuzu View Post
As for the names, they can be offensive, which can count as disrespect I suppose. But! If we pass that new rule where children aren't allowed to use mics, they probably won't be on the server as much, which means the remainder of us should be old and mature enough to realize that it's pointless to even care what someones in-game name is.
So, kids are off mics, big deal. A lot of them don't talk on mics and most that do aren't doing anything wrong. People start shouting at them only because of their voices. A similar issue happens to the ladies on the server who talk on mic, who get hit on or asked a million questions when the horny guys realize there's a female present. Are we going to forbid them from talking on mic too? Is that the next step in blaming the victims?

While I'd prefer both to be able to play without being disgusted, disturbed or harassed, the issue isn't just in this minority. It bothers ME as well when someone shouts at a kid, says dirty things to an uninterested woman or uses discriminating insults on mic, chat or name even if I'm not even involved or offended, and it should be bothering most of you as well.

These are lapses of courtesy, acts of ignorant hatred or wanton lust. We're all in the game to have fun and don't need any of this.

But more to the point of this issue, there's no guarantee this guy is actually gay. How often do griefers wander around with such names, spamming chat and spray pictures, trying to get a rise out of people? Even if he is honestly gay, he's still doing it for the same reason to pick a fight and disturb people. The fact he's a homosexual shouldn't excuse his behavior.