... In all reality, they're just words, and aren't usually meant to hurt others, especially during online shootouts, and the like. If someone is offended by swearing, cussing, harsh language, etc., then he/she probably doesn't have much business online in an open mic place in the first place. While they could easily opt out of playing said games online, they have every right to play them, just as those who are using the coarse language do, as well. In order to better the situation, those who are offended by such language could not use the microphone and headset while playing online games, or they could play with people that they know will not be using harsh language. The different zones on Xbox Live are a good way to try and stay away from those people that you do not wish to converse with, and are definitely a step in the right direction.

On a completely seperate note, why did this guy count and chart out all of those instances? Was this a study founded by someplace? I'm just curious, not angry, or anything like that. And did this individual join matches and just camp somewhere listening in to everyone's conversations? If so, and the others noticed that they weren't getting any help from their "teammate", that could be one reason why they swore so much. I'm not giving them an excuse, but we have to explore all the possibilities here. There are explanations for everything (well almost... There was that weekend in Roswell...)

Stay calm,


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