"We feel that even mentioning the schedule 1 narcotic is detrimental to Microsoft's family friendly online community," Nightingale said. "Imagine all of those kids playing Black Ops and then trying it. Disgusting."
The new measures will monitor Xbox Live gamertags for any mention of the plant. If enough users report an individual (even mentioning the drug over microphone is enough), that account will receive a permanent ban.
Alcoholic community manager "400ozToFreedom" was pleased with the company's decision. "I'm so fucking sick of smokers," he said. "You might be high in the leaderboards, but you'll never be high on life."
When asked if the measures would ban over half of the Xbox Live Community, Nightingale laughed. "This inititiative is the result of community feedback and the Department of Justice," he said. "The last thing this world needs is another Tak Fujii ruining it for everyone online."
"Winners don't do drugs. Except for prescription medication, alcohol, and caffeine."
