Let's play like gentlemen and gentlewomen

3 years ago · Quote · #121
bastiaan

If someone is rude, just start a topic about it
3 years ago · Quote · #122
bigpoison

TheGrobe wrote:

I can't resist: Who are you? We're all dying to know.

The Shadow knows. Apparently, he is somebody who is alive.
3 years ago · Quote · #123
AfafBouardi

I'm about equally rude in person. I'm not really able to relate. Strange to be rude to bank tellers in the drive thru...I'm always afraid they'll take longer so I'm extra sweet.

I do think anonymity on the net is more beneficial than harmful.
3 years ago · Quote · #124
Cystem_Phailure

AfafBouardi wrote:

Strange to be rude to bank tellers in the drive thru...I'm always afraid they'll take longer so I'm extra sweet.

That hadn't occurred to me, but probably some of them do that. That wouldn't make any difference at my bank's drive thru. You have to fill out your transactions on a form and send that in instead of talking to them. Sometimes the only spoken words during the whole thing are at the end when the cannister shoots back out and from the speaker I hear a bored-sounding "you're all set" mumbled at me.
3 years ago · Quote · #125
goldendog

TheGrobe wrote:

I can't resist: Who are you? We're all dying to know.

Possible answers:

"I'm the Lindberg baby."

"I'm your worst nightmare"

"I could tell you but I'd have to kill you afterwards"

"I am that I am"

"I am he who walks the night"

"I am the once and future king"

"I am Spartacus"

"I am falser than vows made in wine"

"I'm Batman"
3 years ago · Quote · #126
AfafBouardi

Cystem_Phailure wrote:

AfafBouardi wrote:

Strange to be rude to bank tellers in the drive thru...I'm always afraid they'll take longer so I'm extra sweet.

That hadn't occurred to me, but probably some of them do that. That wouldn't make any difference at my bank's drive thru. You have to fill out your transactions on a form and send that in instead of talking to them. Sometimes the only spoken words during the whole thing are at the end when the cannister shoots back out and from the speaker I hear a bored-sounding "you're all set" mumbled at me.

Same. But they can see your demeanor in the camera. And they always have to ask me something for some reason...how do you want the bills or something. I find "thanks" makes the tube get back faster. Could be in my own mind.

"falser than vows made in wine"...hehe...I like that.
3 years ago · Quote · #127
NM OmarCayenne

Reb wrote:

tonydal wrote:

hartofgold wrote:

Chess is special. It's not pro wrestling!

It's not? You ever been to a chess club? (or OTB tournament)?

I have been to many chess tournaments and have yet to see an actual physical altercation/confrontation but have heard about a few that did occur.... you have ?

edit : The same for clubs.

Hm...looks like you missed my 1977 American Open fistfight story.

Additionally, for the first time in 11 years I signed up with USCF to play in a tournament...and before the first round had even begun, two middle-aged guys were arguing like a couple of 8-year-olds over a chair. I thought to myself, "Some things never change"...
3 years ago · Quote · #128
NM Reb

tonydal wrote:

Reb wrote:

tonydal wrote:

hartofgold wrote:

Chess is special. It's not pro wrestling!

It's not? You ever been to a chess club? (or OTB tournament)?

I have been to many chess tournaments and have yet to see an actual physical altercation/confrontation but have heard about a few that did occur.... you have ?

edit : The same for clubs.

Hm...looks like you missed my 1977 American Open fistfight story.

Additionally, for the first time in 11 years I signed up with USCF to play in a tournament...and before the first round had even begun, two middle-aged guys were arguing like a couple of 8-year-olds over a chair. I thought to myself, "Some things never change"...

I did miss that Tony, which thread is it in ? I would like to read it.
3 years ago · Quote · #129
kco

Reb wrote:

tonydal wrote:

Reb wrote:

tonydal wrote:

Hm...looks like you missed my 1977 American Open fistfight story.

Additionally, for the first time in 11 years I signed up with USCF to play in a tournament...and before the first round had even begun, two middle-aged guys were arguing like a couple of 8-year-olds over a chair. I thought to myself, "Some things never change"...

I did miss that Tony, which thread is it in ? I would like to read it.

Here is it Reb post #64

http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/most-bizarre-behavior-over-the-board?page=4
3 years ago · Quote · #130
NM Reb

Thanks kco !
3 years ago · Quote · #131
hartofgold

A few of my chess buds from school still debate over who was better. Grown men and women!