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Kasimirov

Dear chess.com community,

On a daily basis I play chess on the site which I love. Mostly bullet for my amusement. I am a very modest chess player to say the least. Once my rating topped 1400. 
Now and then I get hackled by opponents on the chat. I am used to it now. But what I find still insulting is being called a 'cheat' for no reason. These opponents do know I can't be using an engine on this avarage amateur level. I find this infuriating because I am dedicated to civilised manners, and the same goes for my playing of chess.

I know that nothing can be done for these insults. And I am also not for censureship. But please people, behave... please...

Anyone of you, have the same experiences? All the best from The Netherlands 

JMB2010

Being accused of cheating is a compliment, not an insult.

InfiniteFlash
JMB2010 wrote:

Being accused of cheating is a compliment, not an insult.

I agree, but it depends on which perspective you take.

netzach

You certainly don't need to: ''toughen up or get out''.

Are able to report inappropriate game-comments to help & support if they are offensive.

Verbal-abuse can be just as bad as any other type of member misbehaviour.

Kasimirov

hey JMB2010, I take that to heart.

PLAVIN81

Refuse to play with oponent=Wink

Kasimirov

Hello Plavin79, I never refuse to play any opponent. This is not the issue for me. Anyway thanks for the comment!

woton

I am periodically accused of cheating.  Sometimes it can be quite humorous.

One opponent accused me of cheating, resigned the game in protest (she had a winning position, so the cheating accusation itself is funny), and blocked me.  Two months later, her account was closed for cheating.