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I take great offense to those who message me gg before the game has ended! Not good sportsmanship!
why?
Jul 19, 2020
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#3
I'm one of the people who does that lol. Its not necessarily ill intended though
Why? It just means good game. It doesn't necessarily imply that the person believes they are beating you or about to win. They may simply be enjoying the challenge and want to share this with you.
MarkGrubb wrote:
yes, its only your own opinion on how you thinks of it...but it mostly about to say that the game was good and enjoyed no matter of win or lose
Why? It just means good game. It doesn't necessarily imply that the person believes they are beating you or about to win. They may simply be enjoying the challenge and want to share this with you.
To be fair there’s worse things people say
MarkGrubb wrote:
Why? It just means good game. It doesn't necessarily imply that the person believes they are beating you or about to win. They may simply be enjoying the challenge and want to share this with you.
A chess game is neither a psychoanalysis session nor a debating club. Those people who feel the necessity to share their emotions should at least wait until after the game. Everything else is rude.
Also, and to be fair, in other games when people say that before the game ended it means they are being smugged and cocky so you might think that happens here as well. I do have to say that when a player is toxic (which is rare) or when he doesn't play because he's losing (that happens more frequently) I say "gg" to make fun of them. I try to make them a little bit more triggered
or if the next move is an obvious mate and you want to express that the game was good before they leave. it's a matter of context with these things.
Jul 19, 2020
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#10
TheHarbingerOfDoom wrote:
To be fair there’s worse things people say
that is true
if it's before the game then it's obviously an insult 
Good grief, it means good gravy 
Why wait until after the game before sharing your emotions? Theres nothing in the fide rule book about it? Chess and catharsis go hand in hand. This forum thrives on it. Yes, some players may be ironic and want to rub your nose in their great victory. Others may simply be looking to connect and enjoy a social game. Ignore the former and hug the latter. If you are not sure which is which then give them the benefit of the doubt and hugs all round. Good Grief (gg).
Jul 19, 2020
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#15
I post . . .
"THANK YOU FOR THE GAME"
On the match game board! . . .
I never gg . . .
@MarkGrubb
11.5 It is forbidden to distract or annoy the opponent in any manner whatsoever.
(https://handbook.fide.com/chapter/E012018)
And:
Are chess players allowed to talk to each other in tournament games?
Yes, but the conversation often should not be excessive. It’s considered polite to exchange a few words before and after the game but you are not allowed to disturb your opponent, or make a lot of noise inside the tournament hall in general. One thing is for sure: you are never allowed to talk about the game. (https://blog.playmagnus.com/the-definitive-q/)
I suppose there are people who mainly meet on chess.com to hold their psychoanalysis sessions or to share cake recipes while playing. In addition, trash talking via email would be a bit too laborious, wouldn't it? I am not saying there are no reasons to chat while playing, just that it is not in line with the official chess rules / etiquette.
Jul 19, 2020
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#18
MISTER_McCHESS wrote:
GG is good sportsmanship
There are people who find "Good game" good sportsmanship but they find "gg" or "ggs" offensive, which I find plain stupid.
no, he's talking about the TIMING of when they say it, like just when they know the result of the game before it ends.
yes, it is not offensive but most people say it when they won