User blog comment:Blaff 60/Rockstar taking measures against hacking, cheating and bullying./@comment-142.192.200.200-20100722212653

So...lemme get this straight...

"You should defend yourself, because I'm allowed to make this experience un-enjoyable for you, and I plan to do just that."

Is that the stance we're taking now?

To those that feel the need to pop shots off at lower level characters: What is the difference (other than the elation felt at ruining someone else's good time) between killing a PC, and an NPC? Is it fear of the lawmen? Does killing an NPC bring down a punishment that you feel shouldn't apply to PC's?

Make no mistake, I can understand the idea behind gang-based violence..."My crew vs. your crew" as it were. However, what is the draw to making others NOT want to play in the online version of this game? Is it a matter of wanting the entire game-world to yourself? Were that the case, it would seem that the bully should be the one starting a private game, not those that desire not to have to sprint for cover as soon as they enter the game.

Of course, if you're overcompensating for a shortfall in your 'real' lives, I can understand why you would want to make other's virtual lives as miserable as possible.