This is getting really out of hand.
What do people recommend when there are trolls in the game? MUTE AND REPORT.
Since when has this concept been lost to people? No matter how "good intentioned" it is to get into an arguement with someone, it is annoying for everyone to see an ongoing arguement. If you want to help someone tell them to mute the people and report them.
It is NOT ignoring the problem. It is taking the fuel from the fire and reducing the chances that you become one of them.
If someone does not have someone to bully, or to flame, or anything of the sort..... will they continue? No. They want an audience. They want to get you as upset as they can get you. They need someone to target.
Remove yourself and those who you are trying to protect and defend so that you nor they get caught in the crossfire.
The more you reply, the more you get. Doing this when you know that the situation is not getting any better, will mean you are purposefully trying to continue the situation.
Before there is any "oh but you cant just ignore real life bullies" attempts at trying to defend your claim that you should argue with them....
Bully tries to take your lunch money. No lunch money to be gotten because it is electronic. Bully finds someone else. If nobody has lunch money, they cant take any. Bully leaves people alone.
If a bully says "meet me after school unless you are chicken".... dont meet them. They try to do something? Tell teacher.
For those that claim reporting does nothing...... how many of you said some highly questionable things that could have gotten you punished but didnt? Think of your absolute worst game with your worst commentary.
Are you glad you were not punished? Well of course you were. Though you never thought about it. Plus, after getting a punishment, you have to be on your best behavior or it could get worse.
Think of your account that you spent time and potentially money on. After the first punishment, do you think you could avoid saying anything questionabley toxic in chat?
For most of you, it is likely a "oh yeah im sure i can!" Think of your past 100 games even. There is likely not many people that can honestly say that they have not said anything that is even remotely arguementative/toxic. I can for a while, but eventually a bit of steam pops out. Nothing too bad for the most part, but likely enough that when im being watched already, i could end up being upgraded a punishment tier or so.