I need some opinions on an issue

[Eliza Creststeel]

Last night, on Tortuga beach two unguilded high-level pirates and a baby pirate were standing together. This prompted me (being a GM) to inquire why they weren't in a guild.

They told me they were looking for a good home, and all three would join as a group. Quite a coup for someone I thought. But, as I read their responses other guilds trying to recruit them - I realized why they were on their own.

These three seemed to be proud of their bans, suspensions and were only seeking a guild for competition in events, etc. At that moment, I took my leave. As I parted I wished them good luck (simply that). I said, 'Good luck, I hope you find a good guild.'

One replied - SHUT UP, ELIZA. I walked back and asked what? He repeated it.

Now, here is my question... When this happened - should I have let it go?

I know they were probably just kids, etc. But, I didn't let it go. I posted an all points and over a dozen of my guildies TP'ed in. With that, I told the rude little ragamuffins that there was good reason why they won't find a guild who would want them. I asked that no one fight with them, just make the point and go.

[combatlizzy]

Only way to handle such a situation, Eliza is to report the pirates for rude behavior & tp away. Pirates as these are not worth your playing time IMHO...

[CaptainGreenGene]

I agree, just leave them be and TP away...
Why bother even reporting them? I'm beginning to wonder if they even read those any more. Can you imagine how many complaints like that they must get? Lets hope they are using their time better, making new content instead of policing rude little kids and I would be hard pressed to go through so much to report them and waste so much of Disney's time on such a petty thing..

[Basil Dreadflint]

I would have reported them, Eliza. Also, a screen copy of their chat, with ALL of it included wouldn't hurt. This can be sent to Disney. I often wonder about how far back D goes in reviewing chat logs once someone is reported.

Then, as others suggest, TP away.

[Molly Killspinner]

I all so agree with the others if some one like that starts getting in your face in the chat room report them as fast as you can other wise there are just going to be a big pain in the butt i had to report a one or two ppl for being rude to me.This kinda behavior is not whanted bye many and most will not tollerate it.Like me i will not.I hate dealing with rude players.And it brings the fun of the game down.

We should Keehual them rude and inconsiderate people

Arrrr


Fare Winds Me mates

[Sarah]

If they are so proud of their bans and suspensions, I'm sure one more wouldn't hurt
Eliza, report them and move on, it's about all you can do in that situation.
I don't think it's a waste of Disney's time at all! Keeping tabs on the obnoxious and the intentional griefers pobably isn't part of the developers' job description.

[Eliza Creststeel]

Thanks mates. Normally, I would have let it slide - honestly. And you mates are probably right - the mouse don't have time to deal with every report - I didn't report them.

But, part of me just felt like no other GM had ever made a point with those three regarding their behavior and they would just continue to be a problem for anyone who was unfortunate enough to guild them. Also, this was public - and I felt that backing down would not have shown well on the ETC.

Again, my guys were not antagonistic just backing me up. The good side is that when my mates began TP'ing in - the three of them got the hint and scattered.

[joker78217821]

In my experience pirates like this are actually looking for your negative attention. Best advice is not to oblige them, even be nice. "Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them so much." Oscar Wilde

[ex8404]

I must have played for over a year before I ever reported anyone. But some of the behavior I have witnessed lately just begs for reporting. And one pirate name just struck me as so rude, I couldn't let it go.

I would have reported them Eliza. Rudeness can ruin the fun of the whole thing. It's why I started playing on dead servers

I am also a little jealous of your guild support. My guild has all but dried up. What was once a strong guild, showing up in the Daily Top 100s, has fallen to one or two people online...

[toanuju22]

well my friend im my guild told me a amazing secret to people in abassa

everyone listen up - speaks quietly people in abassa have short attention spans besides reporting them you can do this
walk around said pirate in circles will make said pirate go mad after a few minutes and leave-

Ive gotten many bazaar and interesting colorful comments in Tortuga abassa,
none too nice seeming because i am gm of a guild with a middle eastern name.

Still, wouldn't take people in abassa to seriously many kids /teens there and joke round much
or just are a tad bit too crazy for a crew or said guild.

[Nelly Darkpaine]

I report little kids who are smartarses. Always. If they get mouthy for the sake of being mouthy - report it is. Let them learn this is a place people come to have fun, not to be called names, or picked on. It needs to remain a family safe environment.

I PARTICULARLY ALWAYS report situations where bullying is occuring.

[musicalklutz]

Yeah, I'd agree that report and TP is better. Bringing yourself and others into a situation like this isn't really much better than them. Yes, they were being little brats, but lashing back and using others to intimidate is not in the best taste either. I'd say leave it alone next time and let them go. They will eventually get bored of the game and leave anyways.

And you always want to make sure you don't do anything THEY can report you for. It would be a waste to get a ban/warning for three losers.

[Dr. Zeppers]

Well, I doubt the report does much good when it come to simply being rude.
If they are using inappropriate language/context that is another story.
More than likely when a report is initiated, its time stamp tells moderators EXACTLY where to look in chat logs.

Some people just get their jollies out of instigating trouble, and inspiring negative reactions. Just use the features to ignore the pirate, and move on. No sense in ruining your experience on these spoil sports, our first reaction to react is what THEY are after, don't reward them, and just move on would be my advice.

[MacIronhawk]

Originally Posted by Eliza Creststeel

I know they were probably just kids, etc. But, I didn't let it go. I posted an all points and over a dozen of my guildies TP'ed in. With that, I told the rude little ragamuffins that there was good reason why they won't find a guild who would want them. I asked that no one fight with them, just make the point and go.

So you gave them the attention they were hoping for. You took the time to ask some guild mates to come over and then you told them how rude they were. I wouldn't have given them the satisfaction.

You CAN report people for rude behavior or for saying things like shut up.

I think there's also a bit of a stereotype in this thread. "...were probably just kids..." I've seen more teenagers than kids act that way in the game and I've seen more teenagers than adults do that in the game. All age groups do bad things. Depending on somebody's situation in life they can be nice in the game or not. I've seen kids act better than adults before, so making the assumption that they "were probably kids" seems a bit biased towards one age group. Sorry, I've seen this in a few threads now and it's a common stereotype when talking about game behavior.

Now to the real point I want to make. By rounding up some guildmates to intimidate them you've become the bully in this situation. What makes you better than them by sticking around with a group of people around you and telling them off? You could have just reported them and teleported. Besides, all bullys hate it when you don't give them the attention.

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by MacIronhawk

I think there's also a bit of a stereotype in this thread. "...were probably just kids..." I've seen more teenagers than kids act that way in the game and I've seen more teenagers than adults do that in the game. All age groups do bad things.

For the record, I think most adults think of teenagers as kids, fewer age 'groups' are usually considered.
LOL I call some of my 20ish year old friends "Kids".

Its not about age though, its about the behavior of the individual pirate regardless of age.

Good point about the bullying there Mac. Bad behavior just breeds more bad behavior.