I was on-line last night playing Blackops with the EAZY clan, my boys; Killadilla10, Srog35, and others when an opposing 1st prestige Level 50 called our Clan a bunch of "no-lifes". I tried to figure what this "no-life" status means since most of our Clan games are played between 6 pm and 11 pm Central Time--and not every night. I work full-time for the Feds and go to school for my Masters Degree in Public Policy & Administration. I have kids and cats and a wife and really don't feel like I have "no-life".
I am a casual gamer but recently started uploading videos and commentary to Youtube. I also started this gaming blog. I am definitely a "try-hard" at whatever I do and I take being called that name as a compliment. It seems like the online MP Call of Duty community just loves to call people names.
I have been in lobbies and have been called a N*&^)#, asshole, Mf'er, try-hard, no-lifer, etc. The list goes on and on. The lobbies can get really racist and downright hateful. I just blow it off and don't really care what someone calls me. Why do players do this? I have 2 theories; first, the anonymity of online lobbies or chat rooms (where no one gives their real name) and second, there are no real consequences for bad behavior.
I was turned on to the online multiplayer experience in MW2 by my oldest daughter's boyfriend and have been hooked every since. I have 15 days logged in Blackops alone and I still have a life! It is my opinion that the 1st prestiger wanna-be try-hards are just not that good at the game and lash out at higher ranking players because they are jealous.
What do you think? I would love to hear if you agree or disagree?
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