If you feel personally attacked by someone's text, I would immediately report them. If they're just swearing or using offensive language, I would hesistate.
Reporting Abuse?
Sort:
Take it this way:
(1) A single report of abuse against anybody will not bring any action against him/her - it will just get you some sage advice what to do, etc. from the staff.
(2) Multiple reports from a single person against diferent individuals will give the impression of an "always-complaining" nature about the reporter.
(3) Multiple reports about a single person from different people just might be taken seriously by the staff, and they might start taking the complaints seriously, and investigate.
(4) If a particular person is vindictive only against you regarding any particular instance, situation, happening or grudge - religious or other grounds, it pays to have all the complaints documented.
Well, I did report it. I really hope it wasn't to frivolous. He was an uncalled for dick, although I know I was curt with him, which just riled him up more. His rant included called me a little bitch, a whining child, and saying I suck balls.
The funny thing about it was the whole thing started because he told me to resign, and if he had kept his mouth shut, I would have. Instead I simply told him I didn't appreciate his rudeness and that I wasn't going to, and he fucking exploded!
Well its ashame, but I was playing a 17 year old kid from LA and he became abusive. here are his coversations. So I just let the time runout on him. No need to play anyone like a dumb igronant kid.
anderoO: dumb nigger
anderoO: fredrick douglas told you to play chess? or yo massa did
anderoO: yes massa
khetp: Let me report you
I have found that new members are the most vile, as they don't know the community and some are just awful and come for a joke. I have never had a problem with a paying member, in fact ALMOST all the time, any member I have a problem with is usually been a member for less than a month, normally a couple days.
I think this could be avoided by not allowing new members to immediately play live chess, or limit there chat, because if they get banned they open another account.
"----------------------------------------------------------------------
Original Message by 
iteabagu on 10/7/2009 @ 7:10pm:
I am done with you mother.....come brush her yellow teeth"
found this in my inbox, what should i do about it?
At what threshold do you will it is appropriate to use the report abuse function? For the months I have been here I have had nothing but good games with the occasional friendly conversation in the chat box, but this week, TWICE i have had extreeemly rude and disrespectful players. They are beyond crass and making personal attacks.
Personally, I could care less, it doesn't really get to me, but they devalue the community as a whole. They are going on my blocked list for sure, but is it worth bringing it to the attention of anyone higher up?