Empathy

[Recon789]

First, a definition for you:

 

 

 

emÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷paÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷thy

 

noun.

 

Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives.

 

The attribution of one's own feelings to an object.

 

 

 

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This is a thread about empathy in RuneScape, or rather the lack of it. On a typical walk from Lumbridge to Ardougne, I will see at least 20 insults, directly aimed at hurting another. This isn't on.

 

 

 

To those on the recieving end, it is no fun at all to be insulted. I know how you feel about it, as I sometimes get a few aimed my way too.

 

 

 

To those that give out insults freely, I want you to try and imagine what it would be like to receive those insults. Just picture that for a few minutes, and think how you would feel about it. Why do you do it? Does it make you feel more powerful? Why make your fellow players suffer at your hands? Think about it.

 

 

 

Let's take the classic 'noob' word. Personally, I hate this word. The next time you are about to call somebody a 'noob' because they haven't got dragon armor like you, just think about your progress in the game. You were at that point once, and back then it wasn't so 'noobish' to have what they have.

 

 

 

If you are one of these despicable players, you are leaving a lasting negative image on the people you hurt. They will be afraid of asking your level group anything, because they would expect another onslaught of insults. That is just not acceptable.

 

 

 

Next, let's look at scammers. What is your motivation to steal other's items? Will that Blue Partyhat look as nice if you had to lie and steal the cash to get it? No, it won't.

 

 

 

To truly accomplish something in this game, and to truly enjoy it, you will have to earn it yourself. The guilty conscience comes in nicely here. Every time you see your item, you will think of all the people you have hurt to get it. People need to show more empathy.

 

 

 

That is all. Thank you very much for reading, my friend

 

 

 

NOTE This is NOT my work it is by Helios223 from the rs forums i think this is something everyone should read

[drgnrider]

agree 100%

 

 

 

yay first post

[Defy]

You definately hit the nail on the head with that one. GOOD JOB! =D> =D>

[Riku3220]

lol this should be in the rants forum but nonetheless well said, well said

[SwreeTak]

Emphaty is not so popular in Runescape, sadly enough. Really good post!

[Freesia]

Great argument, everything had a point there. :wink:

[rooneyrules0]

Nice, even though it wasn't your work :oops:

[nutter1988]

Yea well said like, i personally hate the word noob, and wud only rarely use it, and wud never use it to descrbe some1 that is wearing bad armour or simple has a low lvl, more for the ppl that folo u about asking for free stuff and have clearly no understanding of the game at all and im surprised even made it through tut isle.

[coolgirl15]

=D>

[TateModern]

Im afraid I have to disagree.

 

 

 

The majority of insults comes from the lower levels. Quite the opposite of what you are saying, they are jealous of the rich or the higher levels, it is them who scream out insults. It is mostly the fault of these people that there are mean higher levels, those who have been insulted many times and became easily irritated by lower levels as a result.

 

 

 

*off to eat chips*

[Thunderhawkk]

Im afraid I have to disagree.

 

 

 

The majority of insults comes from the lower levels. Quite the opposite of what you are saying, they are jealous of the rich or the higher levels, it is them who scream out insults. It is mostly the fault of these people that there are mean higher levels, those who have been insulted many times and became easily irritated by lower levels as a result.

 

 

 

*off to eat chips*

 

 

 

I've seen heaps of high level players (50+) call people (including myself) noobs just cause they wouldn't sell them some of their equipment. I'm not a fan of the word 'noob' and in my opinion the only noobs in the game are the ones calling others noobs. Especially for lame reasons.

[Overture18]

You definately hit the nail on the head with that one. GOOD JOB! =D> =D>

 

 

 

Well said.

 

Recon789, nice post.

[Shaddd]

Nevermind.