PSA: I expect you to act like an adult

This is something that I recognize, and based off of human nature understand, but will still try to bring attention to and change as much as I can. If you are p[laying a game of League, ESPECIALLY if you are playing ranked, then I expect you to act like an adult.

And yes, i know, not everyone who plays this game is an adult, but the vast majority are at least in their teens, and should be beginning to mature anyways. I know it sucks when you lose a game because of a dumb mistake, either your own or a teammates.

I know it sucks when you don't get your main role or champ or whatever, but try and at least conduct yourself in a manner that you would at work or school.

This isn't an easy thing to do, look at "traditional" sports, where players throw mini tantrums and over celebrate all the time. But please make an effort to suck up your ego, admit when you made a mistake, comfort and encourage rather than flame and troll, and above all try to act like a likable human being.

Because that's what you are, that's what I am, that's what every person who plays this game is. A human being, with emotions and loves and hates just like the rest of us. So even though this game gives you the anonymity to act like a vile piece of filth doesn't mean you have to.

If you are a grown man/woman, don't throw a temper tantrum just because someone banned your champ, or your support died to a gank, or anything like that. Find ways to CONSTRUCTIVELY criticize both yourself and your team, while still being encouraging.

And don't get me wrong here, I'm not saying you have to be a total goody two-shoes. Trash talk in moderation is fine, as long as it's meant to poke fun, not demoralize.

Thank you for reading, have a wonderful day, and best of luck in League! [slayer-jinx-catface]

UPDATE: First off, kudos to PaladinNO for separating this out and making it much more readable, format was never my strong suit.

Secondly, wow that was a way bigger response than I was expecting. Thank you all for sharing your opinions and insight, I'm glad I was able to spark some discussion on this and that so many people are offering agreement, disagreement, or amendments.

I hope we can make the League community better by doing things like this. Thanks for all of the comments guys!