Online Gaming
This week in class we discussed online gaming and how the game by the
company, Riot, League of Legends has been working with researchers to uncover
the trash-talk and toxic behavior present in the game. I am personally not very
well versed in the world of gaming, as my experience does not go past Wii
sports, a pretty menial, family game. But, I was shocked and in a way
disappointed to learn about the negativity that exists in such a recreational,
fun activity. It was fascinating to learn that when the game did finally decide
to issue warnings against such behavior, there was less of this negativity. It
was even more interesting to learn that the one of the more influential ways to
stop this was to use a red font. This truly goes to show the malleability and
ability to influence the way human brain with such a simple thing.
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I really enjoyed reading this post especially after the discussion that we had as a class on this same subject! I have probably played more video games than you have but I still would fall under the category of novice when it comes to gaming but it is shocking to see how dark people can get all while just playing a game.
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