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Cypher is the definition of weird, he realizes that there's consequences to his actions and begins to treat it all as a joke. This is unbelievable

That closing statement is SO TRULY PAINFUL the THINGS we have to go through after dcing bc of trash internet when ppl like this can just get away with being like this no problem 😀

Man I feel kinda mad when people don't come in to defend you. Seriously guys if any of you feel like your teammates are being harrased please be a decent human being and speak up for them.

So as per this game, having bad internet and going afk is worse than 3 kids harassing one person and their professionalism. Well done Riot.

I am so happy there's people in the valo community like this josh; as a trans player, i recieve shit like this constantly. i will never understand toxic people's obsession with making people feel bad about being themselves, especially in a freaking gun game. thank you for being a positive influence on this community.

i’m so sorry you had to go through this

these guys were literally the worst of the worst but i respect and appreciate you so much for standing up to them!!

I'm genuinely look upto how comfortable you are in your own skin. Like these idiots say unthinkably mean stuff yet you don't let it get to you ❤

The jett is the type of person to be coddled his whole life then cry whenever he gets any pushback from anyone

i'm a trans player and i just end up using my most masc voice and just sit there and take the misgendering without saying anything because its so much easier to deal with.

It's crazy the amount of transphobes just say things in a valorant lobby and think they're so funny. I appreciate you doubling down on calling these people out, I wish more people would. The amount of times I've gotten completely sabotaged in games (even just swiftplays) because of my voice and my gender identity is so wild to me.

THE BLINK AT 5:40 HAD ME LAUGHING WAY MORE THAN I THINK IT SHOULD’VE LOOOOOL.

I low key like the showdown at the end, it's like both parties just let go and hearing Josh defending himself is great.

the fact they act so comfortable saying it is disgusting. and then the switch up and the switch back from them. thank you for posting these videos. i hope this shit changes someday for valorant and just gaming overall. its just sad. im sorry you had to deal with that. you handled it like a total king though. remember to hydrate josh 💙

I honestly don’t understand why people act like that. I mean, its so simple and easy to just be kind to a person (in this case a teammate bc u wanna get that win right?) but nah, they decide to be ogres. I admire how u manage to stay somewhat sane after games like this!!

I experience this on a daily basis. As a girl who just has a deep voice, people like these call me a trans wh***, ladyboy, tra*p, etc. Makes me feel very insecure nowadays when talking to people, but im glad i dont feel alone. Those people are idiots, thank you for your hardworking content.

I have so much respect for you standing up for yourself! Honestly I would’ve been phoenix and leave the game I’m not dealing with those type of people who think their funny for saying slurs

i get penalized all the time bc i have shitty internet connection and i'd go afk for like 4 rounds, my friend got banned for the same reason, we don't even want to play anymore because of it, and these people saying slurs all the time get to play whenever they want? it's so fucked up. i'm glad you stand up for yourself tho, you're a king

As annoyed as i get hearing these kind of teammates i am happy that people like that make you MONEY. Its not all pain. You GAIN from this. And i respect that. Thank yopu for putting up with it. Subbed

I desperatley need someone like you in my games- I always try to be positive in my games but when "are you a woman" or "Go back to washing dishes" is said, then I'm too scared to stand up to them. I admire how you put it straight with horrible people like them. Good on you man.

"You don't get into heaven being at everyone" only to immediately ask "Do you know how to twerk" 😭

Omgg I was watching your videos and now I’m early! Thanks Josh for always standing up against these weirdos & toxics. Love ur content! 😊

they switch up when they know you are a streamer too, they are too scared to face backlashes and penalties for their behaviors. Imagine the things they do to non-streamer oml

I think the most frustrating part of people like them is that when you do get “offended”(really just telling them that what they’re doing/saying is wrong) they always say the same things; “it’s just a joke” “omg you can’t say anything anymore”. Like if it were a joke why are we not laughing? Do they ever stop to think that they’re just not funny things to say? Like don’t get me wrong I as a trans person can and have laughed at dark trans humor. I as a poc have laughed at jokes with racist undertones. But it’s because the delivery is good, there’s a punchline and it’s not just idiots spouting slurs because they’re childish. The topics are not off limits just let it be known that it’s meant to be light hearted and deliver it that way. And if someone clearly isn’t enjoying it, because it’s not a joke to them, then stop. Some of us have to go out into the world every day and be treated with disrespect and bigotry because of our identities. Sometimes it’s worse, and losing our trans, queer, and/or poc brothers and sisters because of people like them who are willing to take it a step further in the wrong direction kinda rains on the whole comedic parade. Sorry for ranting in the comments, Josh I just see this kind of thing every day and it’s so gross and tone deaf. Know that you’re not experiencing it alone and it’s ok to get upset about it. Thanks for the amazing content

that is so true I still don't understand how people like this do not get banned permanently... they should tbh I find at least 1 or 2 each time I soloQ

‘What’s your kick’ is such a (deserved) read lol

I've reported people for sexual harassment, bullying, etc some all in the same match and it does nothing.

josh u have the best and calm voice in the entire world man its their problem not urs.

Josh's last statement right there really made me wonder, what tf is Riot doing? Like he's right, why would ppl saying slurs get banned for 1 week and ppl who AFK for sht internet get banned permanently..... like it baffles me how riot hasnt done anything MORE on this issue cuz sht is serious

Oh Joshy, I’m sorry you endured that. This is why a lot of people are not playing this game anymore. It’s more toxic than fun. The odds aren’t ever even. It’s only fun when you play w friends now.

This was painful to watch 😮‍💨 Josh don't ever think or consider that your voice is the reason why people are being weird/ mean to you that's literally not even true, these kinds of people will be weird no matter what for whatever reason. You can tell they are pretty terrible people after hearing what comes out of their mouths. I'm sorry you had to go through these kinds of people often but I just want to let you know that I really enjoy your content and your voice is one of it, it's pretty calming and I enjoy listening to it, I hope whatever they say to you or how many mean people you encounter in this game would not get to your head, Valorant is pretty toxic so if you ever need a break from it I can totally understand and would support you for it because you consume what you hear and see on a day to day basis and it's not going to be healthy for you mentally, and especially in the long run. All the best! Keep up the good work and rest if you need to~ Cheers to more good moments in Val! 🥂

being nonbinary and playing this game is a living hell as my voice both sounds like a girl and a boy yet when they ask me i say im neither half throw the game, call me slurs, non-stop questioning like it is really sad..

the way they switched up as soon as they mentioned the possibility of you being a popular streamer/tiktoker...

one of the main reason i don't play even if is see my friends playing... like I've never once had a positive experience using the VC in val. Espicially as a new player who's trying to get into it and practice comm-ing but I'm always getting harrassed because I'm a girl.

Josh, we need you as a riot employee, cause I would vote you for president FOR REAL

Tbh really glad that Josh puts these videos out, hopefully it'll gain some traction at some point so something is actually done about these people

Josh I am so sorry!! As an asian with a similar voice I can relate to you 😭. Keep grinding tho ik u got this.

I'm sorry you had to go through this. In games like this, I'd turn off comms because there is really no use.

What you said at the end bruh! I don't have the best pc so I sometimes crash mid game and join back and then get penalties. But these people are allowed to throw and be toxic but just get a chat ban. That's so crazy

It's actually crazy how nasty people can be, you have a lot of patience. I would be so mad if I'll be queued with people like this, and your voice has definetly nothing wrong, I actually love it.

The cypher sounds like “rizz app tells me to do this”

calmest game in valorant history

I feel like your voice is comforting. I dont understand people and their judgement

josh youre such a positive energy man.... every time i watch one of your videos and i mean EVERY SINGLE TIME, I go "I LOVE THIS GUY"

love how wholesome you are. never change

Ngl I'm happy you called his ass out😂 he definitely deserves it and should be embarrassed.❤

idk how you were smiling and laughing in between rounds and stuff, I would've been close to crying honestly. not cause of sadness, but more frustration and anger. mad respect josh, whether you're saying nothing, normal bantering, or raging at them. you handle it well every single time

I just don't understand, if I queued with joshseki I for one would feel so calm and at ease listening to his comms. How does his voice trigger so many insecure people. I'D LOVE TO LISTEN TO HIS COMMS BRO CMON

Josh ur so brave & calm, kudos for standing up to those a-holes when you were solo queuing. The mentality is admirable.. 😭

ts is so sad. ppl are so sad. i got banned for 2 weeks bc my wifi is bad and i was afk for like half the match smhhh. these type of ppl got to goooo

7:51 asking for a duo after all that is wild

I really don’t like how annoying people can get in any community. They really think they did nothing wrong when in fact they picked on a person and embarrass themselves and still continue to do that like there’s no problem to what they’re doing whatsoever. I’m really sorry you had to go through that. There really is something wrong with them. And the Jett didn’t even bother to tell the Cypher to chill out after u pointed out Jett owned up to his mistakes while Cypher didn’t. It’s so annoying.

i am so sorry you have to go thru shit like this, ur a great streamer whos so sweet idk why people be asses for no reason

It justs makes the game funnier imo

i wonder what he thinks he’s accomplishing by saying “you’re too mad at the world” after being the reason as to why someone would be justifiably upset. the fact that he doesn’t realize how disgusting he is just says everything to me… why would being upset with disgusting behavior and mentality be a problem? yet somehow his mind that’s so full of hatred towards someone who is just trying to live life isn’t a problem at all? i mean that’s what i call insanity…

crazy how defensive they got, acting all shocked like they didnt do anything lmfao

No because why is riot increasing bans on afk people/dodging when people can freely talk in vc and not be banned bc there is no records, from my experience only people in text chat get a ban and sometimes it's barely anything. Like come on riot do something

I think people like this if they are in school, act like this at school, all the boys think its funny, they fail every assignment, then they waste their time on valorant and try to be funny. Literal no lifes.

What you said at the end is so real. People get banned for SO long and so instantly for being AFK for literally a second or because their internet is having issues but reporting nasty people like the ones in your video need multiple reports to get banned :D I'm not sure if they changed the system or something but recently I've been getting horrible teammates, thankfully not spitting slurs but being below decent people and they don't get reported AT ALL! People who grief literally never get a penalty from my experience, it's actually crazy.

imagine this guy was in a mw2 lobby he would last 2 seconds

I hate when people are like this because it's annoying but I also get treated like this all the time and am aggressively asked if I'm a 12 year old dude or a girl and no matter what they decide they treat me like shit

i hate getting into games like this.. i was just in a game where this duo was calling me racist slurs because i played phoenix. then once i started talking back and told them i was recording they acted like nothing happened. so ridiculous and i hope those people get humbled one day

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thank you joshseki for boosting my confidence soo munch in valorant, its cause i also sound like a girl but im a boy that hasnt hit puberty and eeveryone assumes im a girl cause my voice sounds like a girl and thanks too you i am now not afraid to talk in voice chat, so thANK YOU JOSHSEKI FOR HELPING ME BOOST MY CONFIDENCE 😁😁😁

I totally relate to that last statement. I got chat banned for a few hours for calling my friend a hoe, but I've had people verbally and in chat tell me to kys or other vulgar things yet they don't get banned. Like, make it make sense riot. Do your job.

If this is toxic , then its heaven

Bro I have the worst internet and I just got permanently banned , I just can’t believe that people can stuff like that and internet gets u banned

The internet afk T^T I'm so glad to be seen

I agree. Like almost a lot of us get like internet problems and get warning/banned for that but don’t get it slide. And while other who slurs get 1 week and still comeback like nothing

The "ugh whatever imma go pee" really got me there Pee your problems away fr

knowing there are people like this literally makes u hate living. what a world we live in

,,I think you're too mad at the world omen" Joshseki: HOLD UP

god they sound so uneducated its baffling

It's painful to watch vids like this.. I stopped using voice chat after getting harassed by randoms for being a girl.. Never queued random w vc again. Kudos to you Josh for keeping a strong mental and standing up for yourself. ❤u

I end up afk a lot of the time because of my internet connection and once ended up banned for a whole month from playing comp. Meanwhile I still see toxic players playing after a few days. It's unfair your anger was 100% valid

"It's Josh" the way josh sounded so mad

ok, tbh i've been experiencing this too which is so sad. im just telling my experiences, especially as a FEMALE valorant player there's a lot of people like the people josh met in game in the video which is so sad. Like what's wrong by being fe/male, and if we play bad we just get shitted by them and some of the player say worst things to me too. I kinda feel grateful for some youtubers like Josh, they indirectly show awareness of how toxic valorant is. TT

I think you handled those effin idiots very well. And Cypher's change of behavior was really obvious after he realized the possibility of his words being put on social media, lol. What a coward..

Phoenix really said " i dont get paid enough to deal with this bullshit "

riot really does need to do something about this tho. there have been multiple games where ive gotten toxic teammates just saying the most ridiculous things after getting tilted over literally nothing and having absolutely no consequences whatsoever. the other day my two of my teammates, who im guessing were a duo, started with the usual sexist comments and just saying really nasty things since the very first round. i was forced to use comms because i had no heal and one of my dead teammates kept yelling at me to heal someone when they can clearly see that i dont have a heal and so i got annoyed and said "can you not see that i dont have heal?" and that was all it took for all of them to just start spewing nonsense. finally towards the end i got really angry and i said some not very nice things (def wasnt half as bad as most of the things these guys said) but i ended up with a 2~3 day comms ban. riot really needs to do something about this because it's a game at the end of the day and it's supposed to be fun. these kinds of people sometimes just really take the fun out of it :(

Even if the game was really toxic i really like how you kept your calmness and handled the situation, playing games like valorant or league is a pain these days, I play league and I would be flamed the whole game with a hero that gets stronger late game and then carry and they still wouldn't be happy with it. Hope you have a nice day!

This is why i never solo que. Atleast when people start talking trash or being rude, me and others start tag teaming on the sh*t talking when they make bad plays. They usually go so quiet lol. Its so pathetic that this behavior is just enabled, yet people who dc from a match get banned. Riot needs to get their crap together

the worst part of playing valorant is the risk of having a shit head with a mic on your team. thank you for being cool

6:36 OoAAaaaaaaaahh, my guy screamed in lower case😂

I got 1 year ban cuz of bad internet, but some toxic people get a chat restriction 🤦

so true people who's toxic only get banned for a week riot should do something about this

so true josh like i have bad internet and bad pc and i get perma banned but people can say a million slurs and they get voice/text muted for maybe a week if not shorter like riot what why

I may live under a rock but what the hell is a ge-yat is it like cat-calling or someting

Thank you for bring up how afking gets you permabanned because my connection always like goes out so now I cant play comp for 157 hours and it just isn't fair that trashy people like that get to keep playing.

Fr, i do have a bad internet connection sometimes and have been banned for 120 hours and that sh*t is crazy 😢 Why can’t Riot just banned this kind of people acc forever instead of hours? Pls keep the Valorant as a safe places too 🙏🏻

i just saw one of ur videos and i want to watch more bc u just a sweet person and ur vibe is so chill like woa

i mean he ain't wrong, don't be mad and just mess around. If you take everything serious and get mad about it, ppl will abuse it because it's funny.

people like these are actually so sad

last part was so real i cant control my wifi but i cant banned on comp for a week makes no sense

I keep seeing people I follow having a bad day because of toxic people (like BaoVT) and I feel bad for them because I can't help them so even if this message doesn't reach, please don't be overwhelmed by others and have a good day, if you need a day off for mental health please do take a day off. It's okay to swear a little if it's to defend yourself or others, it helps letting off some steam. Even if there are bad people, there are also good people who root and are there for you whether it is your family, friends or followers. Have a great day and stay how you are Josh, we love you and your content, please keep up the great work.

Ah yes I do infact find being a prick to a random person on valorant hilarious!

I don't think I'll ever make it to as a high a rank as you, but if this were to happen in one of my lobbies I would vocally stand up against this type of disgusting behavior. I'm so sorry you had to deal with this, Josh. I just started playing valorant and im learning Sage and seeing you play Sage helos me... I always enjoy watching your videos - it's unfortunate to see how shitty some people can be

HOW IS THIS YOUR MOST TOXIC GAME YET??? Like, I get teammates 10x times more toxic than the people you met on that game...

This is exactly why I don’t play these kind of games with my voice because I’m a girl and I have a bit of a deep voice or people think I’m 12 year old boy nothing in between I swear 😭