Nobody says "Good Game" anymore!

It's not chat. It is said after the game and is common courtesy.

"common courtesy"?   maybe not so common though Lou.

do you regularly say it?  how many people say anything polite in return?

I would guess that  at least 3/4 of everybody is quiet  and thats even in slow chess (like G30).

in blitz games, I don't think I've ever had much chat- and I am sure you could play hundreds to thousands of G10's without a comment.  even After the game- when it wouldn't make a difference.  (obviously no one would waste blitz time to chat with his/her opponent)

why is it important to you?  curious.

better to discuss tactical theorie than complaining about saying gg after the game or not. if I didnt get my mind a "tactical orgasm" I aint gonna say good game it is aint good dude!! chess is a war by the way not a social game, even though you can know a lot of amazing people.. but still, it is not a must to be friendly if u wanna play with anyone.

One guy told me chatting in general pissed him off because he thought it was an underhanded way to distract someone. So whenever someone would say something like "hi" before a game, he would refuse to make a move. Instead he would say "hi" then wait a few seconds... then say "how is the weather?" and other pointless chatty questions "see any good movies?" until the opponent left or the game was aborted from loss of time.

Saying gg is ok if you lost or made a draw, and if the game really was good. 

If you won and the game was really good, and you want to comment about its quality - you need to be a bit more specific or creative in what you write, to let the other guy know that you're not just throwing salt on his wounds. 

The other guy doesn't know you, he doesn't see you - he only sees what you write. So greater clarity is required to make your INTENTION known, than IRL. 

hahahaha remember me someone, I am a blitz player, 5 mins usually, and I met some people at low rating level who just chat and dont concern the game, this is disrespectful for me and the chess game in general. gladly over 1300 players dont do this often

well said.

if Your GOING to chat.  and then in a long game.  you probably should say things clearly.   occasionally, it is really nice to have a tiny chat about the game, afterwards.

this is widely done irl but almost Never online. and thats a shame.

its really quite instructive. 

If people get offended over "gg" and "hi" just imagine someone telling them "I thought this move would have been interesting" lol

I think it is common courtesy. You would do it IRL so why not online? BTW, I've seen IM's do it. 

I often type, "gg", especially after a particularly horrid game by my opponent.

I'm thinking I'm glad I have no idea what you are talking about, the "Mr Sad frog".

and I've thought twice about googling it too.... lol

I didn't recognize it either. After googling, I suggest mods should delete it.

keep fighting the good fight, Lou. I've only played 10 "correspondence" games but take them seriously and try to honor my opponent and even trade analysis of the pivot points... though almost never does my opponent reciprocate. Sharing a greeting or comment, like playing an honest game, is a small step toward a better world, IMO

(Legend/doom) you guys think you are SO funny.

this is again why so few people chat.  to the guy that said "chat" was only for the forum-- is the point made?

That's interesting...

I even never did notice it.

That's not necessarily true. 

What kind of duo?

What is going on?

I have the same question.