Trash talking

I've been reading some of the other blogs lately (since I can't play xbox for 4 to 6 weeks) and I must say I'm a little disturbed.  There seem to be a lot more complaints about trash talking, rude comments, and downright meanness, especially around Halo 3.  The biggest reason I joined 2o2p is because I got tired of the little kids doing that in all games.  My experience on here has all been positive.  Granted, all I've played is GoW and the CoD4 beta, but I've had a blast and what trash talking there is has all been good natured and taken as such.  I think with Halo, it's the biggest and baddest game out, the hype was unbelievable, and people out there want to talk a good game because they think they're good.  With GoW, it's a good equalizer.  Even bad players can get a kill, or several, because it wasn't totally dependent on a quick trigger finger.  Strategy played a part (that and the chainsaw).  Halo is all about the trigger and headshots, and the pace of play brings out the animal in a lot of people.  I guess it's the price you have to pay to play, but it sucks. 
Also, I've been reading a lot of complaints from women players about rude comments.  I just don't understand that at all.  It's a proven fact that women have better reflexes than men (on the average), and better coordination.  Me, I love having females play xbox.  Most of why I game is the social aspect, and who wants to talk to a bunch of men all the time?  The last thing I want to do is drive off what few women play.
Guys, turn off the testosterone (or at least turn it down a notch).  Competition is great, but let your play speak for you.  Personally, I know of 2 women on this site that could beat (could, hell, can!) me in Halo, and I will play with them every chance I get.  If you have to learn, learn from the best.