Is reporting for every little thing negative?

Toso Tea·7/28/2014, 6:33:13 AM·2 votes·1,188 views

Hi, I report a lot, and I mean A LOT of people. Like, even calling the enemy team, or someone on your same team a noob is something i frequently report. Someone saying in all chat " easy " is also something I report, and of course the regular things like racism and death threats and stuff.

My question is, am I toxic for frequently reporting people for the littlest things? Like verbal things, not stupid stuff like stealing kills or whatever ._.

Also, I tend to be very very verbally abusive at times when I report someone. If someone is very toxic I keep my tongue held even after post game screen, but when reporting as I give an explanation to my report I like to vent sometimes, nothing racial but usually just " ban this cancerous filth Riot " or something. Is that punishable?

8 Comments

Astropanda7/28/2014, 7:53:03 AM2 votes

Yes it does make you a little negative for reporting every little thing. If someone just said GG noobs or EZ at the end of the game is that truly ban worthy? It's just a minor offense to get angry at, if they are really being a complete A-hole sure go for the report but otherwise 1 small statement shouldn't condemn.

Angry Monster7/28/2014, 8:00:36 AM1 votes

really? Cant wait for your 14 day ban. Report all you want. But shut up in game. You are just as much of a problem as the person you have been reporting

CaptainWednesday7/28/2014, 1:16:10 PM1 votes

While I would not call it toxic to report players often that deserve a report, just keep in mind a few things.

Never tell someone you're going to report or mute them. This makes you seem high and mighty, like you have a complex. Who cares if you report/mute them? They certainly do not. And should they? Think about it. Do not come across as an asshat.
Never verbally abuse someone in retaliation. Keep your head firm on your shoulders. If someone is snapping and going off in chat, quietly mute them. The occasional, "(insert player name), you are being verbally abusive in chat. Can you please stop and focus on the game?" should work. If not, just report them. There's no need to stoop down to a toxic level and call someone 'cancerous'. The irony is strong with this one.
Be sure the player is actually toxic before reporting. Sometimes, players just aren't doing their best. Maybe they were late for work, or didn't eat breakfast, or can't get it up anymore. I don't know; I'm not here to judge. If someone appears to be toxic, ask them if they are doing okay and if they need help. Actually listen to people, be open to communication like a human being rather than a jerk behind a monitor. Also keep in mind the tone you're using. Saying something and then saying something with an emoji can mean all the difference. For example: "I can't believe you died" - This statement sounds inherently rude. "I can't believe you died XD" - This statement now sounds much more lighthearted and friendly. Make use of your emojis. They can make or break your words in game.
Remember, reporting works both ways. Don't be surprised if you find yourself banned for verbal abuse. There are other players out there too, wanting to win just as much as you. Fighting gets everyone nowhere.

SerBlaise7/28/2014, 1:39:52 PM1 votes

Tribunal (at least as it was) is a subjective judging system: you judge cases based on whether you would want to play with the person or not. I think the same idea goes into reporting. Maybe not all of the tribunal judges that day will agree with you, but you are fine if you are reporting based on not wanting to play with someone due to negativity/abuse. But like the others said, don't be negative in the process.

Syvenon7/29/2014, 12:21:31 AM1 votes

First off: I think honoring should be used for someone who actually did something you found friendly, helpful, helpful to the team, or played honorably as an opponent. It is not a system to make people feel better about playing poorly. I know it feels good to "stick up for the downtrodden", but someone playing poorly is not a reason to get honored.

Second: You have to realize that it is the internet. People are going to trash talk, and I think it's more fun when I do something stupid and the enemy team says "too ez", rather than just feeling like an idiot, I can laugh about how dumb I was and how easy I made it for them. I definitely would not consider that verbal harassment, especially if it only happens once or twice. Sure if someone spends the entire game telling another player that it's the easiest matchup of their life, that's not sportsmanlike, and deserves a report. But lighthearted and friendly trash talk definitely should not be reported.

agherwyijogkj7/30/2014, 6:13:51 PM1 votes

Hi, I report a lot, and I mean A LOT of people. Like, even calling the enemy team, or someone on your same team a noob is something i frequently report. Someone saying in all chat " easy " is also something I report, and of course the regular things like racism and death threats and stuff.

My question is, am I toxic for frequently reporting people for the littlest things? Like verbal things, not stupid stuff like stealing kills or whatever ._.

Also, I tend to be very very verbally abusive at times when I report someone. If someone is very toxic I keep my tongue held even after post game screen, but when reporting as I give an explanation to my report I like to vent sometimes, nothing racial but usually just " ban this cancerous filth Riot " or something. Is that punishable?

no cuz you cant report somebody other than the person in question in the tribunal. also the tribunal is bullshit and doesnt work, so GL.