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Nobody says "Good Game" anymore!
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I do nearly every game, but rarely is it reciprocated. Must be something us older players did? I'm 43..
hermanjohnell wrote:
Is it an american thing? Saying insincere things with no meaning? I say well played when I think my opponent has played well. I don´t praise bad play by lying an saying good game. But I am born and raised in Sweden where we usually say what we mean and mean what we say.
It is an American thing and probably British, too, at least among much older people (I'm 69). As children we were rigrorously instructed in sportmanship, where the game and competition are appreciated as much as winning. I realize that these are outmoded concepts, much like holding door open for ladies. Of course now thanking someone for a game is considered a veiled insult. Note that the forum has a facility for telling people 'good game', but it's only been in last 20-30 years people are saying it's not well received and stopped using it. Why do you think it is even a topic of discussion. Apparently many people have found this to be something not to be done anymore. However, your obervation of Americans isn't too far off. Now everybody knows that when Southern ladies say "Bless your heart" they are actually criticising you heavily and they say, "He's a MESS!" they are really saying he's a less than palatable person.
Anyway, the value of sportsmanship and the love of playing and competing are not taught anymore. People are now taught that winning is everything and all and anything outside of that is foolishness at best and taunting your opponent for not having a chance against your superior skill. That was NOT the way we were taught. We were taught that thanking your opponent for a game was good in everybody's interest as well as good for the sport or game.
Mar 14, 2025
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#345
I always say 'GG' even if i lose or win.
Jeez people At least say congrats.
Just a sign of respect imo.
BobbyFischerBrilliant wrote:
I dont say good game because chess sucks
if it sucks then leave the game for ppl who appreciate it
Mar 14, 2025
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#349
BobbyFischerBrilliant wrote:
I dont say good game because chess sucks
hey are you mad that you keep losing try keeping yourself happy besides youll get better at chess the more you play
Mar 14, 2025
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#350
I don’t say good game bc I don’t even know if either of played with accuracy or not and 1in 10000 of opponents are going to wait for you to analyze a game to see a gg in chat
Normally people only say gg when they win and that is also a taunt. I once said "gg" to an opponent (genuinely) and he replied "don't tease me".
Mar 15, 2025
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#352
BobbyFischerBrilliant wrote:
I dont say good game because chess sucks
Chess sucks?
Why in Hell are you still here then?
You must enjoy self abuse.
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I usually say good game, but I sometimes forget. 
Mar 15, 2025
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#354
Sololevelingsirjohn wrote:
Must be something us older players did?
Likely. Habits from years of playing OTB chess probably. Online, I don't really chat unless my opponent says something first.
Mar 15, 2025
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#355
Abtectous wrote:
Don’t say good game before the game is over, it’s just rude. Common curtesy
I do that whenever I lose.
Mar 15, 2025
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#356
pan51shovel wrote:
BobbyFischerBrilliant wrote:
I dont say good game because chess sucks
Chess sucks?
Why in Hell are you still here then?
You must enjoy self abuse.
😆😆😆
Don’t yell at people like that, as if you are any better.
Mar 15, 2025
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#357
I belive most are playing on phone...where you have no chat for the game
Mar 16, 2025
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#359
Why would they even say that?
As for me, I sometimes say "gg" . Only sometimes, as my mood depends.
if i do say it im being either extremely sarcastic or i literally just got the crap beaten out of me so.. .yeah