got what he deserved

[Steely Jim]

I definitely agree that it's easier to discuss here than than to always put into practice. You actually touched on one of the advantages I have in the game; I am very dependent on facial expressions, body language, kinesics, proxemics, and other extra-linguistic forms of communication. I don't like the phone, but it actually prevents me from being fully engaged with the virtual world.

In regards to your story, I don't think that was a problematic response really. You didn't seem to have made a big emotional investment yourself; you just illustrated a mechanical reality of the game, and then pretty much just let it go. I definitely don't dispute that it can feel quite cathartic to unleash on someone who is intentionally being a jerk; in this case, I'm really just trying to say that advantage is with the griefer because they're getting exactly what they want, whereas the legitimate player is more likely to end up frustrated because getting punished won't faze a committed griefer.

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Finally, I've never had any capacity for being bored; I can always find ways to amuse myself.