Wow. This is starting to go down the wrong path. And there are even more videos popping up. You will see and hear so much wrong on this video!!! Pay attention to how the news reporter describes what's going on.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/02/17/caught-on-camera-war-game-gets-out-of-hand-at-airsoft-range/This crap is getting out of hand. I see more and more players getting upset and thinking they can swear and yell at other players. We all get shot. And we all shoot someone accidentally in the wrong way. (Friendly fire or within safety kill distance). If you are upset just step out of the game and calm down. This is suppose to be FUN. And it is Fun.
But there has been so much, over the Top, attitude going on around the country. And many videos to prove it. Some of these videos are criminal. And soooo unnecessary.
I have some young kids that are starting down this path. And we are trying everything to stop it. It isn't your job to call other people's hits. And then threaten them with more if they don't call their hits. Tell a ref. give as much detail on that person. To many times the description sounds like 75% of the players out there. And we don't want to be calling out good players for something they didn't do.
Stop the Drama. There are a lot of different playing styles. So keep that in mind. Not everybody plays like you. But we all want honest players. And we want everyone in our airsoft community to represent each other and enjoy playing the game.
If someone yells to the guy they thought they shot. "Didn't I hit you?" The guy usually just says I didn't feel it or it hit my gun. Or whatever. And the game goes on. But when a player thinks he knows everything and starts swearing at the other player. Yelling at them and threatening them. It sets the tone to an entirely different level. And escalates quickly. Even effecting the other players around it. Makes it No fun for anyone.
I have lost a bunch of players because of this exact attitude. And unfortunately only a small percentage can see the mistake. And the other just keep going acting like they are sharp shooters in airsoft and never miss. And also think they know 100% of the time whether they have been hit or not. When those of us know that so many things can influence what you feel and hear.
We have players that talk the talk about bringing up and helping the new players along. And still knowing the age group of most of these players are teenagers. But you watch their videos and actual game play. And you hear nothing but swearing throughout a simple briefing. Then they see those same veteran players go on the attack. swearing and yelling at the opponents for not taking their hits or getting all defensive when someone says the exact same thing to them. Why set that tone?
I had a kid roll his eyes at me when I told him not to play in his neighborhood. After attending a party here. Even after I told him why. And told him the stories of kids getting shot. The parents didn't react the way they should either.
Thanks for letting me vent a bit.
Jon
So Go Airsoft
