Felicity of Toxic Nuisance
With the unexpected outbreak of such a dreadful pandemic, it is indeed a flabbergasting event how it drastically affects the lifestyles of individuals. From the usual norms that our bodies have grown accustomed to, only to be shackled in just a blink. Cornered against the walls of our home. Just like a trapped bird that hopes to be glorified with freedom. Unfortunately, humans took this change as an opportunity that somehow diverted their attention away from this forsaken disaster.
Altered by such changes, digital games or Esports (Electronic Sports) have blossomed to be a prominent factor in our society. Mobile Legends, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), Valorant, and League of Legends (LOL) are just a few of the popular online games that everyone is playing these days. An interactive community where players from across the globe get to play with each other no matter the distance. The ability to challenge and fight against opposing teams and team up to unite them to the best of their abilities is a feature that solely awakens the inner gaming geek of an individual. Especially now that we are in the clench of this pandemic.
Digital games or Esports disregard the need for any physical contact with players, unlike basketball, volleyball, football, baseball, etc. A positive attribute that stands as protection and barrier from being in contact with other people.
Danger, vulgarism, negativity, and affliction are all cripplingly associated with gaming. We simply cannot escape the fact that toxic players lurk in the depths of every persona, no matter what platform we use in this digital world. To pounce upon the innocent and degrade such a performance would only bring forth mental incapability for the said player.
Toxic players often vent their rage on those who succeed above them. The hatred they display towards those they believe is a threat to their prosperity. The denial of not being able to encompass another’s glory. They have attained this mindset that further degrades other people. They become dissatisfied with their thoughts, which turn into useless mouth utterances. Crab mentality, a solemn trait void of such hostile nonsense, causes anxiety and possibly depression in the affected individual.
Afraid of factuality? Superiority complex? Hatred against the weak? A natural innate persona? No one knows the actual reason why this society contains toxic nuisances.
Some articulate that these players act the way they do because this aids in the enlightenment of their satisfaction. It’s mostly based on the depth of their mental state capabilities, whether healthy or unhealthy. As to which, some also say that they relieve their pent-up emotions through the use of toxic verbalism due to the personal and heavy obstacles that these players face on a daily basis. While others claim that they grew up in a toxic household, heavily influenced by foul manners that they deem “normal” within the premises of their home.
Individuals further avow that being a toxic soul only flows naturally within them. The ability to feel superiority and fame is renowned by the dominance they portray. A deep contentment in being labeled as the triumphant king of the game. As a result, those who dare to step foot under the reign of these toxic players are filled with fear and dread.
However, whatever these gamers’ reasons maybe, being toxic in the digital realm shall not pave the way for such negativity and hatred to overflow. For they only ruin the true essence of playing games. The key to enjoyment, happiness, and contentment simply cannot be met due to the toxicity portrayed. How else would those innocent beings be able to play if lethal words judged their gameplay? It is truly an upsetting scene to behold.
Cheaters are imprinted everywhere. It is an injustice that you are able to hack and easily acquire levels and resources in games. Being boastful about attaining aspects that they did not even work hard for will only drive their egoistic selves into becoming feeble-minded. Yes, gamers must be taught sufficient gaming ethics to help lessen the void. Although, no matter the lessons instilled upon them, it must be the player’s choice and decision to digest and display such etiquette.
With toxic gamers crawling through every inch of every known gaming space, we simply cannot avoid these inhumane individuals. Yet, as rational beings, it is only right and just to avoid them and continue to flourish as equalized souls of the gaming era who promote nothing but fair gameplay intertwined with raw capabilities.
Without a doubt, gamers are competitive and rivalrous. To ease into the burning adrenaline rush in tense situations. To lure enemies into a trap. To demonstrate abilities that astound other people. To be victorious through the known hardships of a game. One that contributes to the acquired skills by the player. Ultimately, no matter the forces of toxic players, it must be innate within us to stop that flow of nuisance and flourish forward. Flee from a whirlpool of infective loathing. Away from the prying eyes.
