I've found myself avoiding certain rooms because there are players inside that I don't particularly enjoy being around or because that I don't feel welcome. I was so excited to join MyVMK because I had missed the old VMK so much, but as soon as I joined the rudeness toward me had started and I had done nothing to deserve it. I guess it's just one of those "behind the keyboard" situations. People feel more powerful when you aren't face to face.
The only way I've dealt with complicated players is not egging them on, and establishing a nice group of friends who - like you - have the same opinions, values, and hopes for MyVMK as I do. I've only used the Report button once, but that was in an extreme case. Everyone has their right to an opinion, and our community is already so small I feel like I shouldn't just Ignore or Report everyone that I disagree with. (I also tell myself that I'm 22, I have a high paying job, and real life friends who love me. I'm not going to let a virtual game destroy me ).
The only way I've dealt with complicated players is not egging them on, and establishing a nice group of friends who - like you - have the same opinions, values, and hopes for MyVMK as I do. I've only used the Report button once, but that was in an extreme case. Everyone has their right to an opinion, and our community is already so small I feel like I shouldn't just Ignore or Report everyone that I disagree with. (I also tell myself that I'm 22, I have a high paying job, and real life friends who love me. I'm not going to let a virtual game destroy me ).