Markus Reese
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
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Posted - 2015.09.30 15:46:43 -
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Seeing how it keeps being popped up, and I am looking to be more directly involved with CSM, this seems like a good point to start.
The concept of Cyberbullying in Eve? You are correct. It is a problem in eve and the EULA is such that anything that can be deemed bullying is a support ticket petitionable event.
It is important that we differentiate between what is bullying, and what is part of eve gameplay. Lets start with your example of ganking and new player war declarations.
These themselves are not an example of Cyberbullying. Reason is that is is only a part of the gameplay environment. The reason it is so psychologically affecting of players is that people come in with an incorrect mindset. The image presented for Eve Online is much different than what actually exists. Those that come in without prior contact with players are imagining this free flying space game of mining and industry with dreams of seeing these big fights.
The ganking, and survival of the weak is a part of the game. They just aren't in that mental state. Would be like being dropped into a war zone expecting an all inclusive resort. That isn't bullying, just false representation.
Personal attacks, targeted and prolonged harassment, bringing things out of game, that is cyber bullying and has been repeatedly over the years brought up and enforced by CCP.
So the OP actually is a valid concern. It is a psychological effect on a player. New game high, psyched up and if they are an immersive player, it is a psychological shock even though it is a game. People take gaming seriously. So when suddenly this initial image of eve is shattered, they wonder WTF? Even the elites of eve get passionate about it. If you didn't, you wouldn't even care about the forums except for proposed changes.
The issue is mental preparation for what eve actually is. If they know they can get ganked, and it is probable. Then they will not have that shock.
To quote Lfod Shi
The ratting itself is PvE. Getting away with it is PvP.
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