Thoughts on the RS community-Why it sucks

Hi,

As we all know, RuneScape is a MMORPG. All MMORPG's have a community, and different MMO's attract different people. Thus lively communities are formed, as players interface with each other.

Runescape has recieved a bit of criticism about its weak community. I really can see why. A disturbingly large amount of players are rude, selfish, scamming morons. I'd say at least 4 in 10 people you meet on RS are like this.

Of course, you could say that this is the same for every other MMO. You're always going to meet people online that are rude, etc. Plus anonimity makes people braver, and therfor more likely to insult without thought.

Still, you look at the community on WoW. I haven't actually played this game, but from what i've heard, there isn't as much of a problem with this. You'll meet a few players, but not to the extent of Runescape.

Why could this be? For one, RuneScapes "average" player is 11-14 year old boys. This is due to the fact that RuneScape is very accesible (you don't have to download anything). And then you can get into the whole "angsty" teenager thing.

I really wish runescapers were more considerate. It gets annoying having to deal with these crabby kids who have nothing better to do then spam and insult you.