Originally Posted by TG_Bubba

I agree. Seems that people are adding the TG tag without taking on the responsibility that comes with it.

But, surely Apophis forsaw this possibility when he decided to set the TG tag as being available to anyone who chose to wear it? Its almost an inevitability that some will wear the tag to fit in (as opposed to embracing core values), given the success of the site.

Moreover, I'm not of the opinion that the TG tag is well known beyond the TG servers. I played a lot of BF2 before joining TG, and don't recall ever seeing one; for clarity: I probably did, I just don't remember it. I certainly don't remember being impressed by (as opposed to just noticing) a TG tag, and I absolutely don't remember any folks with TG playing in a particular way. As a pubbie, I only focused on the score.

TG is, obviously, well recognized around here. More to the point however, is that the people here (I think) pay less attention to tags, and more attention the way the guy/gal actually plays. Outside of being kicked from a server due to an SM login, I'm not convinced "TG" buys anyone any respect.

"Wow, even though [TG] Diceman_01 just told me to stick my orders where the sun don't shine, and is off on the other side of the map not contributing whatsoever to the squad objectives, he must be a great teamplayer because of the TG tag."

What builds respect is in-game behaviour, and the names that people always see attached to certain actions. For instance, when I see (examples only; there are dozens of players that command a very sincere respect from me) marstein, shockGun or Dark Viper on my squad, then I am really happy to be working with them. I've worked with them before, and I have a pretty good idea of how capable they are, both as players and as embracing TG values. But I don't think any of them wear the TG tags. Heck, I didn't even wear the tags until I joined the 7th.

Let me draw to a close: in practice, the TG tag doesn't confer on you any respect. All it does is serve to elevate expectations of your style of play; not that you will be headshoting people from across the map, or cap 100% of your objectives, but that you publicly commit to be where you're needed, when you're needed or to die trying.

Wearing the TG tag and being a jackal about it won't cut you any slack, it will just upset the admins more as they kick you for failing to "get with the program."

Dice.

ps. Hrm, writing this post has got me thinking about another tread to start; Positive TG play.