As a black gamer, this is what I deal with on the daily basis...

Jman5 · 2012-09-05T20:53:22+00:00

People say whatever they think will most get under your skin. If they know you're black you can expect the worst racist comments they can think of. If you're a girl, you can expect the most sexualized comments they can think of.

If you're a white male, they can't really use racism so they usually just call you a faggot.

itzreviax · 2012-09-05T13:56:59-07:00

As a white gamer, I ironically deal with the same situation.

Minifig81 · 2012-09-05T19:38:04+00:00

Report them, Microsoft tracks all messages sent and received and bans people for shit like this.

Red_Eshcon · 2012-09-05T19:33:05+00:00

Woogie boogie?

woprdotmil · 2012-09-05T12:49:11-07:00

ah the internet, haven of the weak-in-real-life/internet-gangster crowd.

they fucked your mom, noob. why? because you're a faggot nigger beaner jew, of course.

edit: I'm being facetious. take away the chance of being punched in the mouth, and people become real assholes online.

pazzizlepants · 2012-09-05T23:08:17+00:00

How do they know you're black?

MFchimichanga · 2012-09-05T14:35:57-07:00

I was called a towel head once. I'm Hispanic.

TopAce6 · 2012-09-05T21:58:20+00:00

You know, I have been on xbox live since beta. I have had some friends on my list since launch day. (11/15/02)

I played with 2 of my better xbl friends for years before I learned they were black. This is interesting because I'm not politically correct....I hate on everyone ocaaionally...but do it equally. I don't remember why but one day my friends told me they were black, i asked then if I ever said anything to offend them, the answer was no. I told them I was suprised because I sometimes get in quite a joking mood, and really go to town doing voices or impersonations. To this date 8+ years later we are all good RL friends.

Edited to fix a misspelled word...

stareattheart · 2012-09-05T20:00:14+00:00

One guy kept calling me a nigger for one game (a newbie from COD I guess).

The funny thing is, I'm a small white girl.

Squeak_Squeakum · 2012-09-05T12:36:32-07:00

Well, he thinks that's one word... Instead of four.

Wakk94 · 2012-09-05T20:45:36+00:00

Don't let it get you down. Just report them and move on.

Nateh8sYou · 2012-09-06T00:43:04+00:00

As a fellow black gamer, I know that feel

SexualHarasmentPanda · 2012-09-05T21:20:54+00:00

Join the PC Gamer master race, where we ban children for talking too loudly on their mic.

CaptainFunyun · 2012-09-05T23:21:30+00:00

I made the mistake of mentioning that I was Irish during a match in MW2 a few weeks ago...you better believe that this snot nosed little idiot started calling me a "paddy son of a whore" and that I should just choke on a potato and that my liver must be beggin' for mercy...the little bitch shut his stupid mouth after he saw my K/D ratio

JoePurdy · 2012-09-05T23:43:20+00:00

How do they know you're black?

gtbaddy · 2012-09-05T17:26:17-07:00

I'm white and I get called nigger online a lot also.

Horatious · 2012-09-06T01:32:56+00:00

My favorite thing to do when someone calls me a faggot over XBL, is to just go along with it and say that I fucked their dad. Then while he's trying to get over the sudden insult reversal I launch into a speech about how his father and I are in a loving and committed relationship and this isn't how we wanted him to find out.

Then I tell him that his father and I really think if he would just apply himself there is a really good hotel management track at the community college that I think would be just perfect.

Usually everyone takes my side at that point and the kid rage-quits after everyone starts making fun of his dad.

ivanmarsh · 2012-09-05T21:00:11+00:00

As a white gamer... so do I.

CandyManJay · 2012-09-05T19:33:35+00:00

Same here bro. Black Gamers Unite!!!

Eat_a_Bullet · 2012-09-06T00:19:02+00:00

One time, a self-proclaimed "Latino O.G." who sounded like he was 12 years old started berating me on XBL, utilizing racial slurs for white people. I let him go on for a few minutes, then pointed out that I'm not white. His response was "Well, you sound white." He then switched gears and started calling me an "Oreo" and various other euphemisms, despite the fact that I hadn't indicated what race I actually am.

How curious.

evilpretzel · 2012-09-06T02:38:45+00:00

I read that in Dave Chapelle's Voice.

Nostosalgos · 2012-09-06T00:21:41+00:00

As a gaymer (and apparently too lazy to type full words), people calling everyone a faggot used to really get under my skin too. I feel like I can understand what OP feels like... but then you realize that NOBODY knows who you are on the internet and therefore any insult that they could possibly throw your way holds literally no meaning at all. Now I contribute to the faggot calling, surprisingly. It's just a word and it's just a game. I know some people like to draw lots of meaning out of it, but really, why would you give a fuck? move on.

punkerdante182 · 2012-09-05T21:40:23+00:00

As a gamer let me say I'm sorry.

Jkid · 2012-09-05T23:14:37+00:00

The sad truth is that it seems on Xbox Live you constantly hear abusive messages. While there are gamers that play fair and play nice, the few and growing abusive gamers are given a voice or power of sorts due to MS's perceived in action. It's so bad that some gamers think that in order to cope, you have feel join this culture of abuse.

I think it's sad.

sassycunt · 2012-09-05T23:32:47+00:00

good thing you're not a gay black girl.

avatars are a shit idea

Nomad_forever · 2012-09-05T23:33:39+00:00

Mute everyone but your friends. Problem solved. The anonymity associated with the internet allows people to be crude and malicious. You don't have to deal with it if you chose not to.

Stiga · 2012-09-06T00:02:07+00:00

When people are told they are not allowed to say a word it becomes the greatest curse word. If it wasn't such a taboo derogatory term I doubt you would here it so much. I'm sorry for you though, they are just saying what they think will sting the most. I doubt they really feel/live their lives with that type of attitude.

OhTheHueManatee · 2012-09-06T00:33:44+00:00

I play Red Dead all the time and I picked a black character to play just to see how many racist comments I get. WOW. Just wow. I don't have to be online for more than 5 minutes before I hear "Nigger" I don't even have to do anything to them. If I start playing against others the racism just gets way over the top (rarely ever creative though). One time a player said he was going to report me because I'm "black so must be playing on a stolen Xbox."

nickbow · 2012-09-06T00:56:35+00:00

You shoulda replied "Me ignorant? Ignorant Boogie Woogie Nigger is FOUR words, and 'Woogie' isn't actually a word."

PMacLCA · 2012-09-06T08:32:43+00:00

As a white gamer, I deal with the same exact thing.

fezzuk · 2012-09-05T17:51:18-07:00

and this is why using "nigger" "faggot" or "slut" online is just not funny, even if your being ironic, sarcasm does not translate online. if you want to say it face to face, fine the humor might translate but online it wont. so calm the fuck down and be more creative with you insults.

Seanofthebread112 · 2012-09-05T20:39:24+00:00

That's because you're on Xbox Live.

cullenburger · 2012-09-05T16:17:50-07:00

I'm Black. Racism is no joke, but I found the Boogie Woogie part hilarious. I'm Black.

LetsGoBohs · 2012-09-05T20:15:13+00:00

Then stop being black!

download-donal · 2012-09-05T19:56:05+00:00

i think everybody regardless of race gets stuff like this on a daily basis unfortunately, easiest and best thing to do in my opinion is mute everyone else pretty much right away.

this (apart from over priced rehashed games) is the reason i dont play 360 anymore

malicart · 2012-09-05T22:31:06+00:00

This really sucks, but I have questions.

How do they know you are black?

Doesn't every asshole on xbox call everyone else that all day long?

gaming

Beware of trading scammers!

Other Gaming Subreddits

Posting Rules

Submission Rules

MODERATORS

gaming

Beware of trading scammers!

Other Gaming Subreddits

Posting Rules

Submission Rules

MODERATORS

you'll need to login or register to do that

create a new account

login