What should
be a safe space to enjoy music and virtual friendship has been transformed into
an extremely hostile environment. The development team behind the popular
rhythm game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! has just released a
lengthy and strong statement addressed to its entire player base. The intention
of this message is to put a definitive stop to the worrying unsportsmanlike
attitudes that have been ruining the experience of thousands of users both within
the cooperative games and on the official social networks of the franchise.
We would like to remind users on how to treat each other within our community.
— HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! (@ColorfulStageEN) May 27, 2026
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The
danger of taking fanaticism to the extreme
In their
statement, the creators explained that it is completely natural to have an
affinity for a specific musical group or virtual singer, but highlighted the
enormous emotional damage caused by reading insults directed at those same
characters. The statement mentions very clear examples of the behaviors they
want to eradicate immediately, such as derogatory comments that claim that
certain figures sing badly or that the followers of one side are unbearable.
These constant disputes have created a heavy atmosphere that completely
contradicts the positive and joyful spirit that the work tries to convey
worldwide.
A severe
problem of elitism
The
situation becomes even more critical when we move to multiplayer. The
developers revealed that many users are using the communication system to mock
those who lose their note combo, humiliate lower-ranked players, or even attack
people who don't spend real money, cruelly telling them that they shouldn't
play if they can't pay for the content. Added to this are the constant
destructive complaints against new songs or illustrations. To try and fix this
crisis, the team updated their etiquette guidelines with much stricter rules
about what is considered unacceptable behavior, making it clear that they will
not tolerate bullying under any circumstances.
Watching a
studio intervene so directly shows that fights to defend a fictional character
can easily get out of control and affect the peace of mind of real people.
Knowing that competitive titles always end up generating some friction between
the participants
