Incredible toxicity in the chess community

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korotky_trinity
ecafkcoc101 wrote:

I feel that people boasting about their online rating is one of the greatest parts of the forums. its hilarious to me how serious people can get when it comes to playing a game on a computer. It speaks volumes of one's character when they need to rely on the fact that they have a better chess.com rating in comparison to someone else in order to make them feel better about themselves and get themselves through their day. i guess all i can say is dont take it so seriously and just enjoy the show, and most importantly, the game

May be so is everywhere.

I was on one russian chess site for two weeks. A lot of toxic people is over there too.

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TheBestBeer_Root

Look at the pathetic moment we all are going through.. It has much it’s reason behind the sad negativity and loss of interest to respect others and when that isn’t to be accepted, tolerant things begin to change, those who acted off look at their behavior and the block helps them, that is regarding were they wishing to continue to be a part of the great change for that community.

chesschesskid

https://www.chess.com/club/chess-is-fun-10

A fun club with no requirments ,just having fun and spreading peace!

TheBestBeer_Root

No one here is better than the other.... we all need to recognize we all need what everyone here appreciates, that’s respect.

chesschesskid
TheBestBeer_Root wrote:

No one here is better than the other.... we all need to recognize we all need what everyone here appreciates, that’s respect.

exactly

cough*colby cough*

TheBestBeer_Root
TheBestBeer_Root wrote:

Well, I say he’s got quite a thread built of pages, and his actions show, have shown significantly he deserves the opportunity to prove he means just what he’s stating regarding everyone here, and that is very commendable.

@chesschesskid ......how about that ‘exactly’?

Mako_Cat

Yes, I don’t believe that what Colby is doing is bad in any way. I checked out you clubs homepage @chesschesskid, and you state that you want to make peace throughout the forums, spread positivity, etc. This is exactly what Colby is trying to do. Based on you clubs description, you should be helping and supporting Colby. The last thing you should be doing is hating on him. Isn’t that against everything your club stands for? 

Colby-Covington


Come on, now. lolhappy.png

TheBestBeer_Root

....good point

TheBestBeer_Root

I believe you do too, wish just the peace we deserve, and a proper harmonious atmosphere, @chesschesskid.

TheBestBeer_Root

This site can be so cooler were we all connecting in a harmonious desirable way!

sndeww
chesschesskid wrote:

exactly #bancolby

Rip @chesschesskid you will be remembered ... probably

TheBestBeer_Root

If you are for change, that BEING ONLY Good, then you are welcome to help the cause, the cleansing for the better of all threads cause.

chesschesskid

ok fine colby 

no hate we can accommplish peace

but can you unblock me 

PetraGompa

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Colby-Covington

"Missing page" though?

JessieWong

I've get used to it😅 I also hope the topics won't cross beyond chess since chess should be something enjoyable for everyone.

chuddog
TyrannosaurusCHEX wrote:

I wouldnt feel too bad - chess forums have been awful ever since the internet was invented.  What could be an opportunity to share knowledge and grow our own understanding of the game is replaced by petty bickering, slander and pedantics.  

 

I mean, have you ever seen any post that even verges on being helpful regarding actual chess - whenever anyone asks about openings, improving tactical play or endings you are either met with the standard  toxic lines like "study books and get good" or "stockfish says it is -0.05 for black so the whole position is trash and never to be trusted"  or simply silence. 

If I were in charge I would ban so many players from the forums I might only have a few hundred left, but the quality of posts would be so worth it ! 

I rarely reply to forum threads, but when I reply to people asking for advice, I always try to say something useful.

CounterproductiveHam

Aren't you the heir of Sir Reginald Woollensock?

 

CounterproductiveHam

Ah. Maybe you would like to go to Cat Cafe in woollengton and have some catnip tea?

Gotta Go a dog is gaining on me.