Why Adding People After the Game to Insult Them Should Be an Instaban
If you’re a gamer, especially in competitive games like League of Legends, you’ve probably faced it: someone adds you after the match just to fire off insults. It’s annoying, unnecessary, and honestly, it ruins the fun more than losing itself. Today, I want to talk about why adding people after the game to insult them should be an instaban and what it means for the gaming community.
What’s the Deal with Post-Game Insults?
Adding people after the game to insult them is unfortunately a widespread problem. You perform badly, and instead of friendly advice or leaving it alone, some players—often on smurf accounts—send rude messages or degrade your gameplay. I remember a few times after rough matches logging in and seeing a flood of messages that didn’t help; they only made me feel worse.
This kind of behavior feels like an extension of toxicity. It’s not about competition or learning anymore. It’s just people flexing power or acting superior. They take advantage of the anonymity or new accounts, thinking it’s fine to tear others down. And this kind of toxicity is a huge reason some players quit or just stop enjoying the game.
Why Should It Be an Instaban?
The biggest issue is this behavior is personal and targeted. It’s not just trash talk during the game, which can sometimes be part of competitive banter. It’s harassment that follows you into your friend list, turning a game into a personal attack. Instabanning accounts that do this could:
- Deter toxic behavior: If players know they’ll be banned for post-game insults, fewer will dare to do it.
- Protect mental health: Gaming should be fun or at least challenging—not a stress-trigger.
- Improve community culture: When toxicity drops, more people stick around and enjoy the game.
The Challenge with Enforcement
Of course, it’s not always straightforward. How do you prove someone added you just to insult you? How many complaints make an instaban valid? But companies like Riot Games already have toxicity reporting systems. Adding a clearer automatic penalty specifically for post-game harassment through friend requests could be a step forward.
A Quick Story from My Own Experience
One day, after a game where I played worse than usual, I opened my friend list and saw two new requests. Curious, I accepted only to be greeted with several messages mocking my skill and calling me names unrelated to the game. It didn’t add anything to my experience—it just made me feel worse about the whole game. Moments like this highlight why this kind of harassment feels unfair and why better measures are needed.
What Can Players Do?
While we wait for better enforcement, there are a few things players can do:
- Use the block and report features immediately when you see these behaviors.
- Avoid engaging with toxic players who try to provoke you after the game.
- Encourage positive play and sportsmanship in your own circles.
Wrapping Up
In summary, adding people after the game to insult them should definitely be an instaban. It’s a form of harassment that damages the gaming experience and community health. Until developers introduce stricter rules, we have to rely on reporting and blocking. But hopefully, spotlighting this issue will speed up progress toward a friendlier, more respectful gaming environment.
For more on handling toxicity in online games, check out [Link to related post]. Also, you can find Riot Games’ official stance on player conduct on their website here.
Image Alt Text: Screenshot of a friend list showing a message with an insult emphasizing adding people after the game to insult them.
