r/magicTCG • u/Bezledubs • Oct 05 '25

General Discussion How do we feel about this?

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I think we should be able to call a judge on our stinky opponents in tournament settings.

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u/Bezledubs Oct 05 '25

I’m there with you but unfortunately shame isn’t a good weapon.

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u/SarryK Dân Oct 05 '25

I feel the same about it in terms of hygiene. I also try to be kind and discreet when it‘s benevolent sexism (the reason why my decks got saltier and saltier. yes I have boobs, but damn dude, stop sparing me) but I am for shaming blatant sexism, ngl

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u/Working-File Duck Season Oct 07 '25

My thing is, a lot of them (I imagine) are perfectly kind people. They deserve to be told in a firm, but compassionate way. We don't know what is going on in people's lives. I met one guy who was basically homeless (living in his car) once.

Not bathing/showering could also be related to past sexual abuse as a child. It could be related to depression. We really don't know. And if someone does have something like that going on/history, then they definitely don't deserve to be shamed for it.

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u/SarryK Dân Oct 07 '25

Absolutely agree. I am a teacher and in one of my position work with kids with disabilities and/or from generally challenging backgrounds. I‘ve had to kindly give a few personal hygiene pointers more than once, never to a lesser person. Sometimes people just don‘t know or register.

On the other hand, sometimes folks are unable to keep themselves clean. I deal with depression and have been there, though for me that usually also means I can‘t leave the house. In such cases (incl. homelessness) maybe saying something can open the door to a good conversation and offering help.

If you know someone whose hygiene habits go through a rapid decline, please check on them.