Gossip Destiny: Editor's Pick: #StandWithLeslie and Obliterate Internet Trolls

Monday, 29 August 2016

Editor's Pick: #StandWithLeslie and Obliterate Internet Trolls

#StandWithLeslie and Obliterate Internet Trolls

Rob Enderle
Aug 29, 2016 10:28 AM PT

I think there's a legitimate argument for removing one category of folks from the gene pool, because they spend the little time they are given on Earth making other folks' lives miserable. Back when I was playing MMOs, some twisted folks -- known as "griefers," would lie in wait to mug lower level characters and find creative ways to destroy the fun in a game, often eventually killing it. [More...]

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