Ever been in a match where someone’s toxicity is simply unending? We all have! The bright side nowadays is that block buttons are the in-thing in most games-and really, it’s your best friend when all else fails.
There was a recent tweet from an official game account reminding players about the block feature, with the specifics about how once you have blocked someone, that person is not able to see your profile and message you. Simple enough, right? Yet somehow quite a fair share of people either forget about it or choose not to use it enough. Included in the tweet was a handy link on how to block and unblock players, which really is handy for anyone who just had their fun ruined by an angry teammate or a troll.
It matters, huh? Gaming should be fun. That is all. Nobody logs in to get harassed, called names, or receive hate messages. But the other unfortunate truth is that toxicity is the common atmosphere in online lobbies. Blocking is not just a feature; it is literally a shield for you. If more players actually did it, maybe we’d have less childish bombardment in voice chats.
Now, that is where some will say blocking does nothing to address the main issue regarding games not having enough moderation or having harsher rules when it comes to bad behavior. Right again. But while we wait for those fixes, what do we really have? Blocking is the fastest way to get back that precious control every gamer requires over his gaming experience. No drama, no stress-just you and the game, like it’s supposed to be.
Like, weirdly, there were no wild replies on this post (surprised, I know!), most likely because everyone that played the game has some idea about the blocking feature. But it’s a good reminder: don’t suffer toxicity. So next time when someone acts all like a fool, just block him and move on.
And if in your life you have not blocked anyone? Well, you take coffee! A saint’s patience, or you have been saving all the lucky dice rolls to avoid the worst-case scenarios of online gaming? But please keep that tutorial link just in case!
But in the end, the point stands: Gaming should be about fun. Don-t let some random stranger out there ruin yours. Block them, forget them, and get back to fun. Easy.
Wait-wait, what was I talking about? Oh right-block toxic players. Do it. Later, thank me.
And the few who *are* toxic? Please take a break. Or at least take it down a notch. The block button goes both ways, after all. Alright, gamers, keep gaming-just without this.
