So, I just got done playing a game as a Squad Leader. I did not finish this game. From the beginning I should have known that things weren't going to go well when I was placed in command of a squad mostly comprised of members of the same clan. From the get go they were yelling obscenities at me and being generally unpleasant. I then proceeded to do the standard Burnoff Tower first, then bunker, then anti-air, etc. which seems to be the standard progression of objectives. They apparently didn't approve of this decision and attempted to kick me multiple times. I finally just became fed up as the game was no fun and quit.
 
Unfortunately this isn't the first time this has happened. I've had the unpleasant experience that just about everyone who does have a headset on PSN is a raging asshole. Any claims by Playstation users that PSN is somehow more mature than Xbox Live are just fanciful delusions. It has pretty well ruined any desire I have to play MAG which is unfortunate because at first I was really enjoying it.
 
God, I'm pissed off right now.

Don't be discouraged.  People are douchebags, especially ones in clans with mics.  Keep trying and I'm sure you'll find some enjoyable games with friendly people.

Well, don't quit yet, once I get the Clan up and running when I am online (11th of Feb Damn release dates) You will have multiple GB duders to have a competent and fun time with,  
 
Just wait until then. sorry.

Most people in the world are douchebags. This is a well known fact, documented by billions of sources, and MAG just so happens to be one of them, along with Halo/COD/Anything where people have a mic

The only reason some people have the "PSN isn't as full of asshats as XBL" delusion is simple.
PS3 doesnt ship with a mic, 360 does.
It's hard to tell someones a complete tool, If they don't speak.
 
I'd say keep playing, 
Is there no mute function?

I don't believe there is a mute option as voice communication seems to be a key point that Zipper is trying to get across. I'm probably overreacting because I've had a string of these experiences in several consecutive matches but it is incredibly discouraging. I suppose I can agree it is made worse by the fact that the most likely decent people are the ones who didn't see the need to go out and drop $50 on a PS3 headset. Thus you can only hear the douchebags. 
 
This has me so urked I don't even want to play Mass Effect and that has no multiplayer at all. Ugh.

This is really the main reason I usually hold off for a month or two before playing any of the Big Name titles online,
The majority of assholes move from game to game pretty quickly, MAG is "in" right now, give it a month or two and most of them will have gotten bored and moved on to harass people in other games.
 
That really sucks not having a mute function,
I don't think I could have ever played CoD or Halo or any big name FPS without it....
Sometimes you just HAVE to have it.

I have a feeling we are going to see some funny MAG videos in the future. 

It's just a fact of life don't be discouraged. I've said it before but an online service without a fee isn't an online service, It's a nursery. And yes I know that XBL is full of kids and retards, but can you possibly imagine how bad it would be if it was free? 

MAG is both awesome because of its command positions and horrible because of it. When you get in a squad that will listen to what you want them to do and follow your FRAGOs it can be a really amazing time. However, when you get into a game where people are running all over causing you to bog down on the first couple of objectives it can be a nightmare. Since the entire game is built around units trying to operate like those in the actual military you can't just run and gun and people don't seem to be able to understand that.
 
 I had enough of that in the actual military to last me a lifetime without having to experience it again in something that should be my leisure and relaxation. I suppose in that respect it is incredibly impressive that Zipper has been able to recreate that level of tension and frustration that a combat objective, and inability to take it, can create. 
 
This brings up an interesting question I've always puzzled over: How aware are developers of just how vile most dedicated online multiplayer participants are? I know that Call of Duty,  Gears of War and Halo are some of the most popular online games around but I just can't bring myself to play them as they seem to be a cesspool of racial slurs and general ignorance. If I were making a game I don't know how I could justify to myself creating a feature which is going to be used predominantly by such unpleasant individuals.

seems a bit overdramatic don't you think?

" This brings up an interesting question I've always puzzled over: How aware are developers of just how vile most dedicated online multiplayer participants are? I know that Call of Duty,  Gears of War and Halo are some of the most popular online games around but I just can't bring myself to play them as they seem to be a cesspool of racial slurs and general ignorance. If I were making a game I don't know how I could justify to myself creating a feature which is going to be used predominantly by such unpleasant individuals. "

" seems a bit overdramatic don't you think? "

" @onimonkii said:

" seems a bit overdramatic don't you think? "

Probably. I'll shut up now. "

" @onimonkii said:

" seems a bit overdramatic don't you think? "

Probably. I'll shut up now. "

A mute feature would be nice. That's a scenario where the lower ranks don't need to yell orders and it could work as just a one-way communication stream. They'll speak through their feedback and (worst case scenario) kick requests. I realize they want communication between everyone but a mute option from the top down wouldn't be too detrimental, just not in reverse.

There is no mute option?  What the fuck were they thinking? 

MAG worries me some.  We now have to potentially contend with 255 assholes at the same time and I can already see that teams often will be screaming matches where the loudest, rudest asshole wins.  Sony will have to do a lot of massaging of their audience to prevent MAG from becoming the next Halo and Modern Warfare online experience.  Jeff's spoken comments in the MAG Thing features have already been quite clear that he's met with the same sort of experience which the OP mentions.

*hug*

The Socom games had terrific communities once everything settled down and most of the asses were weeded out. I really want this to succeed because I've always been a fan of games that emphasize teamwork over BS like K/D ratios.

had a similar experiences like that, last night i quit 3 times during a match because just no one was paying attention to the orders and just doing whatever they wanted, even the guy in charge of the whole match was complaining about the squad just going everywhere and nowhere, one moment only 2 guys ( me and an other player ) were defending a command position and ( burnoff ?? ) tower ( i play in dutch so don't really know the english term well ) against 8 guys ( it was on the RAVEN domination map at points G and H ) , and then the others start complaining that we lost the towers, i just quit there, 
but i'm going to keep playing cause i have had several really cool games with good leaders and squad guys and everything just whent like a well oiled machine ( eventhough i lost a few of them, when everything goes as normal u have fun and don't mind loosing that much :D ), and in the future when the GB clan comes on the fun will go up a lot :D
 
grtz Allen :p

If you don't want to play the game anymore because of the bad community, you might as well not play any online game.

If you were enjoying the game you shouldn't give up because of a few douchey players. Slap all those guys with a report on PSN, and stick at it. I've had matches where I've been Squad Leader and my team mates don't agree with what I'm doing, but you have to just sucker-up, explain your ideas, and maybe come to a compromise. I appreciate you couldn't in this case because it was no doubt a vocal group of douchey players, but you shouldn't let those idiots ruin the game for you.
 
Like someone else pointed out, if you're giving up because of a minority of idiots, then you'll pretty much have to pass on every online game.

"There is no mute option?  What the fuck were they thinking?  "

um... do you guys really think there is no mute feature? 
I've been using it since i bought the game.   I dont need my kids hearsing all the crap people say during games.
I believe you press up on the d-pad then press one of the shoulder buttons.   its super easy.

Don't be discouraged. Just don't use your headset maybe.

the sound goes to the t.v. speakers. 
Even if you don't have a headset. 
But you CAN mute it.

there HAS to be a mute function, they can't be that short sighted surely?

YES THERE IS A MUTE BUTTON!!!!  
 
Look in the manual!

"Any claims by Playstation users that PSN is somehow more mature than Xbox Live are just fanciful delusions. It has pretty well ruined any desire I have to play MAG which is unfortunate because at first I was really enjoying it.  God, I'm pissed off right now. "

as others have said, don't give up :) The last couple of days have been rough because of people not following the fragos, not reviving and generally being all over the place (also CONSTANTLY losing to SVER...).
Hopefully those who play the game properly will stay for the long run and those that hate taking orders go and play COD

MAG is the most fun i've had playing an online shooter. 
I hope people stick it out.

Don't give up yet. Feel free to add me to your friends list for some non-douchebaggery. 
 
PSN=RingWraith

Ehhh and least there are people on the headsets, ever since Microsoft brought that stupid Party feature it seems like no one is in the actual game lobby!!!  I miss the days of Gears of War 1 when there was always people in the actual game lobby, it was more fun in my opinion! 

Oh, dear.

Press Start go to the person you want to mute and choose BLOCK....now they are muted.
 
and I usually go for the bunker first.  It's too hard to take and defend the burnoff tower when that turret is ripping your team up.

"So, I just got done playing a game as a Squad Leader. I did not finish this game. From the beginning I should have known that things weren't going to go well when I was placed in command of a squad mostly comprised of members of the same clan. From the get go they were yelling obscenities at me and being generally unpleasant. I then proceeded to do the standard Burnoff Tower first, then bunker, then anti-air, etc. which seems to be the standard progression of objectives. They apparently didn't approve of this decision and attempted to kick me multiple times. I finally just became fed up as the game was no fun and quit.  Unfortunately this isn't the first time this has happened. I've had the unpleasant experience that just about everyone who does have a headset on PSN is a raging asshole. Any claims by Playstation users that PSN is somehow more mature than Xbox Live are just fanciful delusions. It has pretty well ruined any desire I have to play MAG which is unfortunate because at first I was really enjoying it.  God, I'm pissed off right now."

To me this should read:  "Well, I don't think I'm ever playing online ever again" because you're gonna have this sort of griefing in online games everywhere.  Anonymity etc. etc.

Heroes of Newerth has the worst community I've ever seen, but I love the game [beta]
 
My meaning being, dont let it get to you

whatever, nobody will miss you. bye. 

they should give leaders disciplinary skills lolololol.

 @CenturionCajun:  
I'm a jackass with my clan.  I blame my squad leader for things (even if he is doing great) so that my team will kick him and I will become Squad Leader.  It might had been me actually. :P (probably not)  
 
Just know this goes on alot and as Squad leader you are in control of descisons not them so just tell them to "Shut up" and they may quite.
 
Also YOU MUST remember this IS a T game!!  Therefore "kids" DO have the right to be on there and kids ARE kids.  It is not just because it is PSN.