[Captain Hector Megaphooey]

I have to admit that the SF/TF chat can be annoying, but stinking someone over it seems pretty rude, too. No reason for that toon in sellbot HQ to react so harshly based on what I read.

I think there are two sides. It does take away from the team when two toons chat all through a battle. I was always taught it was rude to talk in front of others when they could tell you were talking, but they were excluded from the conversation, either by a different language or otherwise.

That's where I'd stand in general. I supposed there's not much you can do about it if you want to have the SF/TF feature. But why does the chat have to be visible and audible? Do I need to know you're talking to someone else who may not even be with us? I wish there was a switch to turn off the SF/TF chat text box/sound.

I've had toons chatting who also made sure they kept "involved" with the other toons, throwing out a "nice shot" or a "thanks" or a taunt to the cogs every once in a while. I really appreciate that: those toons are obviously not trying to be rude.

But it's definitely not for me. Do it if you want, but just try to keep in mind it CAN be both annoying and rude to others. A little moderation and understanding on both sides would be nice.