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Azrael 6 Sep @ 4:41am
Steam community
It’s kinda crazy how the Steam community works. Yeah, there are trolls and salty people, but honestly, a lot of gamers here are way more warm and kind than you’d expect. You’ll see folks writing guides for free, helping strangers with achievements, or just dropping a joke to cheer someone up.

Sometimes I wonder
did games make us like this? Co-op, tough bosses, story choices, all that stuff teaches teamwork and empathy without us even noticing. Or maybe it’s just that real life can be stressful and unfair, so when we come here, we save our kindness for this space instead.

Either way, I think that’s what makes the Steam community special. Behind all the memes and chaos, there’s actually a lot of people who care.
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WarHeRo 6 Sep @ 4:44am 
i hope u find people who care for u irl too
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EASY PETE 6 Sep @ 4:53am 
Are we using the same steam?
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~Ren~ 6 Sep @ 5:16am 
Common courtesy costs nothing :steamthumbsup:
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Cinnamoon_dragon 6 Sep @ 5:27am 
Evolution made us this way: kindness became a survival trait. If you acted like a jerk, you'd be cast out of the tribe - and without others, you wouldn't last long. Our survival depended entirely on our ability to cooperate with others.
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Cinnamoon_dragon 6 Sep @ 5:41am 
Kindness doesn’t go far online. Our tribe is made up of anonymous people from all over the world. You can pour in attention and effort, trying to earn good points within the community, but disappear for a few months or change your avatar, and suddenly - no one remembers who you were. :goobert:

If someone misinterprets the tone of your message or believes you've said something wrong, you're instantly antagonized. People tend to think in rigid extremes - black or white, friend or foe, victory or defeat - thereby eliminating any nuance. Dealing with someone who only cares about winning makes diplomacy pointless; they only hear what they want to hear.
Last edited by Cinnamoon_dragon; 6 Sep @ 5:41am
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Azrael 6 Sep @ 5:55am 
Originally posted by Cinnamoon_dragon:
Kindness doesn’t go far online. Our tribe is made up of anonymous people from all over the world. You can pour in attention and effort, trying to earn good points within the community, but disappear for a few months or change your avatar, and suddenly - no one remembers who you were. :goobert:

If someone misinterprets the tone of your message or believes you've said something wrong, you're instantly antagonized. People tend to think in rigid extremes - black or white, friend or foe, victory or defeat - thereby eliminating any nuance. Dealing with someone who only cares about winning makes diplomacy pointless; they only hear what they want to hear.


In the vast expanse of the digital realm, where identities often dissolve into pixels and usernames, the essence of our humanity remains tethered to the authenticity of our interactions. Anonymity, while offering a veil of protection, also challenges us to confront the depths of our character. It is within this paradox that true kindness emerges
not as a mere transaction of goodwill, but as a deliberate choice to uphold dignity and empathy, even when unseen. For in a world quick to forget, the quiet acts of compassion resonate the loudest, echoing across the digital void, reminding us that our shared humanity transcends the confines of the screen.
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Sixtyfivekills 6 Sep @ 5:56am 
Originally posted by Azrael:
Behind all the memes and chaos
Memes and who? :sopffo_jack:
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Azrael 6 Sep @ 5:57am 
Originally posted by WarHeRo:
i hope u find people who care for u irl too
thank you <3 wish u the same and hope ur having a wonderfull day full of joy and happines :>
Last edited by Azrael; 6 Sep @ 5:57am
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Azrael 6 Sep @ 6:01am 
Originally posted by Sixtyfivekills:
Originally posted by Azrael:
Behind all the memes and chaos
Memes and who? :sopffo_jack:
lmfao negative stuff like toxicity or even racism
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kbiz 6 Sep @ 6:07am 
I like to help.
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Kobret 6 Sep @ 6:09am 
hai
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joco 6 Sep @ 6:18am 
Originally posted by EASY PETE:
Are we using the same steam?
Hehehe
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Plaid 6 Sep @ 6:19am 
sir, this is the smoking section.
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WarHeRo 6 Sep @ 6:36am 
Originally posted by Kobret:
hai
hai cutie
Originally posted by Azrael:
Originally posted by WarHeRo:
i hope u find people who care for u irl too
thank you <3 wish u the same and hope ur having a wonderfull day full of joy and happines :>
yw & ditto
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Kobret 6 Sep @ 6:48am 
Originally posted by WarHeRo:
Originally posted by Kobret:
hai
hai cutie
Originally posted by Azrael:
thank you <3 wish u the same and hope ur having a wonderfull day full of joy and happines :>
yw & ditto
hai >:3
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