Ideas to perhaps lower toxicity
Hi Riot,
Just putting in my two cents to throw an idea out there:
Perhaps it would lower toxicity across the board if there was a warning system in place where people that will be punished soon (as in the next 1-3 games if they get reported) would get a warning by the client post-game and in the beginning of the game.
"You have been toxic recently, remember, sportsmanship helps win games!" or something akin to the Korean Client's "remember not to play so much" message.
I think a lot of toxicity in this games stems from the personal commitment each game requires, and how disassociated from your teammates you are through the internet. People can forget, and let off steam to what seems like nobody in an increasingly stressful situation they may feel helpless in. A reminder in the game might be useful at "pulling" players back into the reality of their actions. Maybe even before they type.
I don't think most players that are toxic are toxic because they are bad people, but rather are toxic because of league's stressful environment almost demands an outlet. Kids, and definitely many adults don't have the ability to control their emotions in such an environment, and especially adults who use league as the outlet from their stressful day to day.
While I think the punishment system now is perhaps just a notch subpar (because the punishments don't really fit the crimes, and the truly toxic don't really lose anything because they are typically willing to just start anew).
Anyway, just thought I'd throw in a suggestion in what I assume is the constant brainstorming by your teams.
Thanks :^)