I don't want the passerby reader to assume that *hugs* means *like*.
It doesn't.
Trolls who distract a valid complaint by calling people whiners are clearly on NEXON's payroll. (If you don't know what post I am referring to, maybe someone can provide a link for me.)
Condescending players (who may be trying to make up for their own failings in life) by badmouthing alliances that have players that aren't atomic are just fooling themselves. They are insecure people who have found a game where they "outrank" others and have taken the opportunity to bully as opposed to teach, encourage, and work together.
Ultimately, the world is worse off when we accept/ignore this behavior.
What is the point? There is none.
I will taunt these trolls with hugs and friendship bracelets, but ultimately, they distract us from the real issues. AND, most players can agree there are REAL issues, whether you think it is cheating, sandbagging, stalemates, glitches, or something else I didn't name.
I really think it is time to ignore these purple haired buffoons and do something about it.
**BTW, I am not criticizing Chris or Vixen for hugging the troll. They are both awesome people, who care about the game and the future of it. So awesome that they would even hug a troll.