How did Steam forums become so toxic and what is the solution? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by Aurix@lemmy.world to c/pcgaming@lemmy.world

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Gaming communities can be rough, but I can't think of another forum like Steam which is across so many games consistently incredibly toxic towards developers, even if their product is fine with only minor issues and no predatory monetization. They are my least favorite place of conversation.

What would you do to improve the culture around them?

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[-] the_q@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

I get the need to frame these types of people as isolated and not typical, but that's you trying to cope with the thought that I'm right.

To put it plainly, no one thinks they're a bad person but there are bad people out there.

[-] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I didn't do any of that.

I said there are bad people and they congregate in unmoderated places.

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