i sometimes being able to speak another language a tactical advantage but i am very capable in speaking english so that's the main language i use in Xbox live. I do find the racism insulting and like you said it is rude and messed up to hear people trash talk and use racial slurs. But i've muted a couple of ppl already and so far i'm loving halo 3. So keep ya head up and if you wanna play with people from your own raza :P send me a friend request. :)