Nice to reminisce, isn't it? I remember the days when almost all geeks used to get along online. At school we had our small handful of friends. Online, we discovered we could rule as kings, like brothers ready to conquer in a grand crusade adventure. Everyone we met was a potential new friend. Online social dynamics were so different. Everyone became a helpful opportunity.
What the hell happened? Now the gaming industry has most players squabbling in the shadows, avoiding eachother, and generally wary of being tricked and trolled into messing with the wrong person. : )
The masses found out about our wonderful gaming space and that was the end of that lol. It was better when you where a bit of an outcast for being a nerd and being a gamer. When you are picked on as a group you tend to come together and have an understanding.