Racism in something they promote as a sport

phil300000·2/17/2017, 2:32:59 PM·2 votes·2,423 views

i have heard constant racial slurs in my games and i will then refuse to play because i will not be victimised even if it is only a game to which i am then reported and getting losses and bad mmr all because the game is basically forcing me to play with a racist which in no other sport would even be considered let alone condoned. this is something i would like looked into cause i refuse to play with a racist, bad language i can understand but racism is out of the question and i highly doubt there is any way the riot employees can make out like im in the wrong but im bored of losing cause i wont be forced to play with a racist. let me know ure views and thoughts see if we cant get this noticed

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GeminiRune2/17/2017, 2:38:29 PM8 votes

This is a game...not a sport. You can't compare what you see on a competitive level to that of one of your anonymous games. If you could, this or any other game would be sheer heaven. Back to topic though, racism is absolutely uncalled for and too much of it will produce punishment of some kind. And even still, sports - esports included - do not condone racism. So I find your point rather flawed and uncoordinated in any means other than just complaining about in game racism.

LostFr0st2/17/2017, 2:45:36 PM8 votes

Riot already has a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech.

Oleandervine2/17/2017, 3:08:17 PM3 votes

I'm gay, and if I hear homophobic remarks, I warn them by saying something like "Hey, that's offensive, stop with the hate speech." If they continue, I mute them, and then I finish the game and report them.

The irony is, you say you won't be victimized, yet quitting the game because of that comment is a textbook definition of being victimized - they said offensive things, you felt like a victim, and ran away, and so the oppressor wins. By standing your ground, telling them to stop, muting them if they don't, finishing the game, and reporting them, you are NOT playing the victim and instead are showing that you are a strong individual who won't be run off by hatred.