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Are you new to the Internet? Blizzard thought that voice chat with enemies in Overwatch would make everyone kinder

Are you new to the internet blizzard thought that voice chat with enemies in overwatch would make everyone kinder

A recent Overwatch patch added a shared voice channel that lets opponents talk after the match. Blizzard framed it as a chance for a "positive exchange of pleasantries" — except reality went sideways (nope). Social feeds filled with clips showing insults and yelling; many people used the mic to assert dominance or vent. e.g., recordings of players shouting over each other or cursing after a clutch play. Did the devs expect small talk? Beats me — TBH it looks like someone misread how folks behave online.