So many people seem like bad sports these days.

Why is it that almost no one says GG anymore at the end of the game? I thought that was part of being a good sport to say it but am really wondering why it seems there are so many people that just don't say it anymore. I remember when I first joined Chess.com back in 2011 it was very commonplace to get a Good Game or a GG at the end of the game, win or lose, from your opponent. 

I don't know why it bugs me so much, but I am starting to wonder if I should just give up and join the masses in no longer saying GG at the end of a game. Ok, I am done ranting, sorry everyone. 

Maybe you aren't playing good games.

Oh, I did not realize I had to earn that GG that I give so willingly to others lol.

There are several reasons. I copy what I already said somewhere:

1) Most people simply experience the site as a place to consume their daily ration of chess and that's it. 2) Many turn the chat off to avoid having unpleasant experiences with the many rude players 3) Many don't say anything because whatever you say, someone always misunderstands.

Don't get angry. At the end of the game, when I lose, I always say "Good job", or "Well played", but almost no one ever responds. When I win, practically no one compliments me. It’s not a drama.

As said, many turn chat off due to the idiots one here, I turned mine back on the other day and had a message of " you only won due to pure dumb luck " then repeated with similar then had the cheek to offer a rematch !

I understand it can be so frustrating that your opponent does not say nice words to you at the game. Im quiting chess because of this rudeness and now Im gonna cry.

Oh boy, no one said anything about quitting chess lol. Just wondering what happened to everyone's manners is all.

True, I always say GG's or Good Game but no one ever responds or says it to me when I win or lose

Boohoo

Gg

gg ez

Online is not the same as at the club.

At the club or in the park you are forced to interact with people, and in any case, even if only for formality, you have to comply with the rules of social behavior ( reply to the greeting, say something back when someone says "good game" etc. ); online, you don't see who's on the other side, you don't know who he/she/it is, and you can not care about the fact that you're playing with another person : it's the screen that moves the pieces, that is all you see. Like a video game. No human interaction --> no manners.

I'm not saying it's good or bad. I hypothesize that, online, chess is predominantly experienced like this. Additionally, the more years that pass, the greater the number of users who sign up to chess platforms without having ever seen a physical chessboard, nor have they ever played face to face with anyone ; and who therefore play with the spirit of the video game and do not transfer online what they do or would do in front of a real person.

I could be wrong, of course.

Now that I can understand as it makes sense the way you explained it. Thanks for taking the time to do so.

I'm quite convinced of it, that's the explanation I gave to myself.

Similarly, I think that anyone who can should try to go to a club. It's a totally different experience, at least in my opinion much richer and more satisfying than playing alone, in front of a screen. Playing online is also fun, and useful, but it lacks a lot. ( A matter of taste, anyway. Many prefer online ).

Idk man.I'd just feel like im disrespecting my opponent after they're dejected after a defeat and I write "GG".Also its an extra effort and its become unusual to say something in here since its online and nobody is required to interact.Nothing wrong with saying Gg tho.I might start doing it lol

Online etiquette has definitely changed over the years and the anonymity of the internet might make it easier for people to forget those small gestures of kindness.