do they make a Social Interactions for Dummies

because apparently that's what this community needs

i never would have thought that being complimentary, pleasant, and personalized would yield better results than hitting a bind and having a link in your alias

The problem wasn't hitting a bind. It was having a link period. Even attempts to ask them to go to the steam guide on my profile or add me (without giving links) were rebuffed by the high horse responses.

why didnt you just add them like a normal person

uh i rather recommend ppl using comp.tf tag instead as it contains significantly more information about tf2 competitive compare to playcomp where as that page contains just a summary of what comp is and just 1 page

just spam "GET GOOD, GET PLAYCOMP.TF" every time someone makes a hackusation

We can only be expected to help get their foot in the door, practicing and finding a team is up to them and their responsibility.

i got fucking banned from skial because some fag said i was masking lmaobox

Lmfao

Honestly, I think it is a matter of personal commitment and time. Obviously adding people, complimenting their skill, and helping them through that initial process of finding a team and stuff like that is going to yield far better results than just wearing the tag and spamming chat with it.

But not everyone has the time or interest to take the personal approach with everyone they meet, and that is fine. If they wear the tag and carry themselves with a bit of dignity (and skill) then people who see the tag enough, worn by people who all seem like decent folks and all obviously play the game well, then they will get interested, whether they add you to ask about it or not. And that is equally helpful.

The biggest thing that I can say is that people should try to avoid turning the playcomp.tf tag/bind into a new way to insult pub players. All that does is add credence to this idea that it is not a legitimate link and reinforces the idea that the competitive community is not worth someone's time.

bind f "say Did you see that sick airshot I hit? You can be this good if you play with better players. playcomp.tf"

most pubbers really have no clue what the hell an airshot is or the signifigance of it even though it is literally defined by its phrase

I landed a direct on this pyro that was like a foot off the ground and two guys starting jacking off over the mic about my 'sik airshot'

I hit a DH airshot on a scout the other day and my medic says "nice aerial hit dude!"
Made me crack a smile.

I've got about 3 people to add me, and ask about it, but I'm also a regular on a few pubs so basically everyone knows me there. Also a sniper main which is honestly a pretty show off class so it could just be that difference as well.

I do agree though that playing to someones ego and telling them more about comp tf2 is far more likely to get people to start playing and being interested though.

at least it's better than calling it a "middie"

So I have in-game voice off since it's not needed in comp and really would only be annoying if someone used it. Would it be best to enable it?