To be honest, I'm a little bit hurt that we're being accused of being the kind of players with nothing better to do with our time than insulting strangers over online video games. As Paul said, we always stay within a private party to communicate. In part this is because it's a lot easier to co-ordinate our efforts in the game, but as mentioned also to keep us out of the sort of dross you seem to like getting yourself involved in, Vyk. I must echo the sentiment that I'd rather not have this sort of bad influence being spread among our small but polite and friendly gaming troupe.

If you continue to have such experience with Halo I suggest adding our man Steve. As Paul noted he is usually the only one who enters into the fray to argue with XBL players, and has a number of noteable victories over people who would attempt to besmirch us with vile words. His XBL gamertag is the same as his forum name, "Iceglow", and I have it on good authority that he would be more than happy to play Halo with you, and ensure that people leave you well alone. I assure you this will greatly enhance your online Halo experience.