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Feb 26, 2011
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N2UHC wrote:
Crosspinner wrote:
I suppose some just want to play to boost their ratings, and chatting is a distraction. I enjoy chatting while playing, but then, I play just for the sheer enjoyment of it. I would enjoy playing a game with you, but at the moment I am playing all of the games I am able to keep up with.
I suppose so, but I also just like to play for the enjoyment of it. Hit me up for a game some time.
I will. I just began playing online about three weeks ago.
mburke wrote:
I think it's funny that the people criticizing bigbadrob for complaining are doing way more complaining. Oh how the internet and the silly people on it never ceases to amuse me.
The fact is that many people playing online are too focused on rating. Sometimes it's the simple fact that you're playing a rated game and are not physically in the presence of the opponent makes the situation feel more formal, and you don't feel obliged to communicate at all. But, yes, if you are going to communicate it should be polite, but this can't be policed anyway so don't let it get you down. To hell with the jerks, just move on and continue enjoying the game. There are still plenty of polite players on chess.com. And sometimes it's just absentmindedness when you don't get any replies or communication - it may not always be the cold shoulder. Especially if people become accustomed to opponents who never communicate.
It cracks me up too, people complaining that I'm complaining. The best part is they took the time to do so while commenting on how dumb it is that I took the time to voice my opinion while spending more time than I in reading the post and commenting themselves.....
bigbadrob wrote:
mburke wrote:
I think it's funny that the people criticizing bigbadrob for complaining are doing way more complaining. Oh how the internet and the silly people on it never ceases to amuse me.
The fact is that many people playing online are too focused on rating. .....
It cracks me up too, people complaining that I'm complaining. The best part is they took the time to do so while commenting on how dumb it is that I took the time to voice my opinion while spending more time than I in reading the post and commenting themselves.....
Hey Bigbadrob - don't take it all too seriously. You're initial post was a complaint, but a small complaint and of itself (in terms of seriousness of the offense) was not all that important and it led to some fun about complaining. for my part, thanks for giving us something to laugh at, because that's the only reason I haunt these forums - looking things to laugh at/with. No foul intended from me. Sometimes people blow. Listen to Neil Young, "don't let it bring you down..."
The "American Way" is sex, drugs and applepie... And baseball can't forget baseball.
You forgot to mention hot dogs.
Metal_Mate wrote:
I like b(h)eer AND w(h)ine.... go figure. And if you wanna know what I really think read my "About Me" on my page.
OK. I bit. I went and read "about me" and I have a question. But before reading, please take a deep breath, I'm not trying to attack you, I'm genuinely curious.
Why do you care so much about playing a second game? It's to the point that apparently people are posting suggesting that you were not very sportsmanlike. Is that accurate? If so, what's the big deal if you don't get a second game? I ask, because I hardly ever agree to a rematch (by the way, I don't play much bullet chess). Reason is that I'm exhausted after a game and many times have other things I need to attend to, so I say no. I'm sincerely sorry for those of you who take that as an insult, but I would ask you to please rethink your feelings. Why get so upset about that? Please explain, but be nice - this isn't an attack.
Mar 1, 2011
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#52
I might not agree to a rematch if:
- I was black in the first game and don't feel like playing anymore.
- I really have to go
- Opponent is a jerk, insulting me or whatnot
- I suspect opponent is computer-aided
Generally speaking though, I do agree to a rematch.
What I don't understand is this quote from Metal_Mate's page: "to just play one bullet game is very very unsportsmanlike, even if you happen to be female." I was reading, going along, yeah, ok, and then WHAA? What, is this guy 14 years old? (No). Anyways.
Thanks Ozzie - I'll keep that in mind, I didn't know there was some accepted etiquette. But I have to tell you that I don't have the endurance for two games. I actually experience elevated pulse rates when I play. Anybody else get that? It's exhausting.
Mar 1, 2011
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#54
I don't mind chatting during games, but in live G15 games or less, I'm not good enough to play and talk -- not enough time for me to do both.
Mar 1, 2011
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#55
wishiwonthatone wrote:
Thanks Ozzie - I'll keep that in mind, I didn't know there was some accepted etiquette. But I have to tell you that I don't have the endurance for two games. I actually experience elevated pulse rates when I play. Anybody else get that? It's exhausting.
That's called a "chess high"!
I always thought I liked getting high, but I don't like it in chess. I sit there staring at that stupid board wondering if xyz player is going to fall for my lame trap. My pulse is pounding, my brain hurts, and of course no one is that stupid - and I lose. Why do I do it? It's fun. And, every once in awhile, I win. 
It erases all the stupid loses. Whhheeeeze - I'm pathetic.
If I were British, I'd say: "Stiff upper lip."
But, since I'm not: "Endeavor to persevere."
Beer is at my lip, and I'm persevering to endeavor. Got it.
Cheers!
I get irked when the computer analysis says " LUCKY YOU" your opponent blundered. Right after I got a message " Your position went from bad to worse on the last move." Very machine sounding.
It could have been more civilized to say "Hey you Idiot that was a mistake!" Then say "Isn't it nice to know there is a bigger Moron than you are!" 
I think it's funny that the people criticizing bigbadrob for complaining are doing way more complaining. Oh how the internet and the silly people on it never ceases to amuse me.
The fact is that many people playing online are too focused on rating. Sometimes it's the simple fact that you're playing a rated game and are not physically in the presence of the opponent makes the situation feel more formal, and you don't feel obliged to communicate at all. But, yes, if you are going to communicate it should be polite, but this can't be policed anyway so don't let it get you down. To hell with the jerks, just move on and continue enjoying the game. There are still plenty of polite players on chess.com. And sometimes it's just absentmindedness when you don't get any replies or communication - it may not always be the cold shoulder. Especially if people become accustomed to opponents who never communicate.