Speaking as a dinosaur, that is not classic gaming culture. Anecdotally that highly anatagonistic language became far more the norm in my circle after gamers from the U.S. (and vocal communication) became common. I’ve always unfairly made the assumption that it was a reflection of culture when growing up in the U.S. It is disappointing that it is generally accepted as the norm worldwide now.

> I agree it's unprofessional

No, professionalism is something else. Not harassing people is basic human decency.

> "A place of work", that's another matter; I agree it's unprofessional. I'm talking purely about videogames and those who play them at home.

At a gaming company where people play the game they make at work, what happens to this boundary?