How do I deal with male chauvinist gamers?

[thegamer27]

I’m a gamer and have been playing games since I was a kid. I’m no pro by any means, but I genuinely enjoy the whole experience. The camaraderie with other gamers, exploring virtual worlds, and just investing time and effort into certain games. However, what’s really ruining things for me is how some gamers can be real jerks online. They say derogatory comments like “women from USA are dumb and over privileged” or “women can’t really play games good enough”.

I’ve been gaming for YEARS and I know that these comments shouldn’t bother me, but coming from someone who genuinely enjoys playing and appreciates the hard work that game developers put into their product, it really does ruin the experience for me in many ways. How do I deal with this? I know I can block them and trash talking is part of the “fun”, but some of these comments are way below the belt to be considered jokes.

[Becky]

I think it's wrong to think women can't do what a man can do. I know women who play games just as good as men.

[Ben]

Women are by no means weaker vessels. Women can play games just as men can do.

[thegamer27]

I think it's wrong to think women can't do what a man can do. I know women who play games just as good as men.

That's exactly point. Gender's got nothing to do with how well a person can play video games.

[thegamer27]

Women are by no means weaker vessels. Women can play games just as men can do.

I totally agree with you on this. I really don't see why being a female has anything to do with game performance and skill.

[TheDarkOne]

Keyboard warriors.... Change your gaming profile to that of a male if it bothers you that much. You shouldn't have to but we all know the real world.