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DARKSTAR
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We have a chance to make this non-toxic.

I have been gaming since I was a young child. I am now 36 years of age and still as in love with gaming as I was back in the day. One of the unfortunate turns that I have witnessed in my years of gaming is the gradual toxicity of online gaming. I would love nothing more than for this to be something that we "as a new gaming community" can acknowledge from the start. Maybe this can be something new and clean and enjoyable for future generations. I want new players to be able to feel welcome in this community and for others to want to come on board for not only the new and fresh experiences, but to be LURED in by the joy that a new, clean gaming environment. I have two young men, that since they could hold a controller in their hands have felt and embraced the joys of gaming with me. Now, they are old enough to witness the bullying, foul language and derogatory comments of playing online. As a parent, it is my duty to observe and react to these interactions within the best of my ability. It is certainly going to happen. We cannot remove toxic behavior from everyone, but we can make a valiant effort to thwart it before it gets out of hand. Please, be considerate of other players. Help those who need help. We are all here just trying to have a good time. Maybe the person you are playing against is just getting into gaming for the first time. MAYBE they are susceptible to and hurt by verbal assault. Maybe they play games to escape this type of battery in their current life, only to find it again while they are trying to run away from it all. Gaming should be fun. Since we are all here and in this together from a new beginning, lets take advantage of it and help one another. I know this isn't technically the proper forum to bring this type of thing up, but I felt like it needed to be acknowledged. I appreciate everyone taking the time to make it this far into the rant. Best of luck to everyone and happy gaming!!
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Ivan
Platinum Stadia Guide
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Definitely 100% agreed @DARKSTAR . Well said :slightly_smiling_face:

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