Kids get a bad rap on these types of games for good reason but, if I'm being completely honest, some of the worst players I've encountered have been "adults."
I'm not talking about griefing (e.g., throwing your own crew's loot overboard or intentionally steering your own ship into a rock to sink it in the middle of a voyage). Most of the time, I don't know whether those perpetrators are kids or adults, stoned or sober, or whatever. I just conveniently categorize griefers (not pirates) as @$$holes.
I'm talking about people are openly hostile and verbally abusive to other players. I've encountered a surprising number of these players since the game came out. I'm a pretty liberal guy. I'm not offended by people who swear in casual conversation; especially among adults.
Kids do stupid stuff like getting drunk as we're approaching a skull fort, or not listening to instructions from the crew. It's often annoying and frustrating and I'll sometimes even leave the game to avoid them...BUUT, in their defense, there are also some great kids out there who I've found to be helpful, cooperative and all-around great players.
Some of the "adults" I've encountered, however, have been far worse than any annoyances I've experienced from kids. The vitriol and hostility I've witnessed from more than a few adults I've encountered should get them banned from the game for good. I've heard people inexplicably swear at young kids, spout racist terms, threaten other players with physical harm, and use sexually inappropriate language in shockingly violent and offensive ways.
I can't imagine I'm the only one who has come across these types of players. It seems like there should be an easier way of reporting them and capturing the offensive audio.
