Gotta Git 'em While They're Young

PC Gamers frustrated at the influx of less civilized players who are migrating into their territory should check out the Ash's Thoughts podcast for a glimpse into what most of us knew, yet couldn't put into words. It scores about a 10 on the Richter scale of sensibility.

If you know someone who behaves themselves poorly in their online games, you would be doing yourself and the rest of your community a favor to get them to listen to Ash's words. Maybe if you're feeling extra heroic you could encourage them to exercise more civility when they address other players. No one likes to be cursed or belittled, not even the people most notorious for doing it. Although it is an easy recourse to fight back with nasty words of your own, you'll be helping the problem rather than nurturing it if you show these people another way. It sounds fruity, but what most people really need is actually just a little love, even if you're not going to be the one giving it full time.