In-Game Abuse: What Is It And What Can You Do To Prevent Its Spread

Abuse is a phenomenon not limited to just gaming. However, we most often see abuse in-game because everyone is anonymous. Even you speaking doesn’t mean anyone will recognize you, so there’s a large dose of security and ‘untouchableness’ within an abuser’s mind.

It is because of this that in-game abuse nowadays is so prevalent; each game means a different character, pseudonym, anything really. Unfortunately, not enough has been done to combat in-game abuse and stop it from causing psychological and mental damage to frail characters. Hell, even those that are mentally strong will break down under the influence of bullying and abuse. So the truth is, no one is safe from this disgusting behavior. So let’s dive deeper into the topic and discover what all of this means.

What Is In-Game Abuse?

In-game abuse is when players take the competitive intent of a game too far. As opposed to playing by game rules, players may begin belittling or insulting other players online. Prominent early examples date back to the first days of Xbox Live when players would insult others via voice chat and use racial slurs or insult another player’s mother.

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Article originally published at https://gaming4.cash on September 5, 2019