Gaming taught the internet how to communicate with true efficiency and empathy....

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Gaming taught the internet how to communicate with true efficiency and empathy. Think about how we use the term GG today. It started as a simple way to say good game after a match, but it evolved into a universal sign of respect during any tense situation