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Excessive Chatting is an Annoyance, Nettie!

Archives / September 10, 2010 12:44 PM Excessive Chatting is an Annoyance, Nettie!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, While excessive talking may not be a violation of the TOS, it is at least inconsiderate toward the other players. Gamers should not have to sift through endless conversations about which hussy someone’s dawg boyfriend has been […]

Where Does One Draw the Line in Uncensored Chat?

Archives / September 3, 2010 12:47 PM Where Does One Draw the Line in Uncensored Chat?

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I played gin last week in an uncensored chat room. Yes, it’s uncensored, but to me “uncensored” and “pure filth” are different. In a table game, this man asked me if I was naughty. When I said […]

Nettie Gets Tough with SCRABBLE Players

Archives / August 27, 2010 12:50 PM Nettie Gets Tough with SCRABBLE Players

Ms. Netiquette, I always grant extra time when a player’s time runs out in SCRABBLE. If an opponent does not extend me the same courtesy, I leave. Recently, a player and I were extending each other time when unexpectedly the […]

Unhappy With People Badmouthing Others in Chat Lobby

Archives / August 20, 2010 12:53 PM Unhappy With People Badmouthing Others in Chat Lobby

Hi Nettie, I read your column faithfully and actually feel a loss when you are on vacation, lol. Rarely do I feel the need to actually write you because most anything I would wonder about, others write to about. This […]

How Do I Politely Decline Unwanted Advances?

Archives / August 13, 2010 1:19 PM How Do I Politely Decline Unwanted Advances?

Dear Ms. Netiquette, After two “Hellos” this guy thought he knew me, and kept asking the same questions, over and over, gee… Finally, I left the game and then he went to my profile and asked “Why can’t we be […]

Are There Rules Against Talking About Illegal Activities?

Archives / August 6, 2010 1:28 PM Are There Rules Against Talking About Illegal Activities?

Hi Nettie, Maybe this isn’t entirely an etiquette issue, but what are the rules regarding players talking about illegal drug use? I’m noticing many people bragging of their “drug of choice”, promoting it as if it’s ok. It’s neither “cool” […]

She Said “BRB” and I Waited 15 Minutes!

Archives / July 30, 2010 1:40 PM She Said “BRB” and I Waited 15 Minutes!

Hello Ms. Netiquette, I have a question. How long is too long to wait when an opponent says BRB? Today, I was playing a rated game of Jungle Gin when halfway through our 500 match game my opponent said “brb”. […]

The 2010 Pogo Player’s Guide to Netspeak!

Archives / July 20, 2010 1:45 PM The 2010 Pogo Player’s Guide to Netspeak!

Dear Readers, Can you believe another year has gone by? Well, it has, and thus we’ve got another update to our Pogo Player’s Guide to Netspeak! A HUGE thanks to all players, past and present, who have taken the time […]

And Now a Word From Our League Administrators…

Archives / July 16, 2010 1:47 PM And Now a Word From Our League Administrators…

Ms. Netiquette, Time for sharing tea and some information. So please grab a cup of your favorite brew and join me. :) Concerning the letter from “Loves Pogo AND Her League” in the July 2 column and your answers: I […]

Tiki Bros. Tip Talk – But Pogo Worked Perfectly Yesterday!

Archives / July 13, 2010 1:35 PM Tiki Bros. Tip Talk – But Pogo Worked Perfectly Yesterday!

By Bret D. | July 13, 2010 Red: Hi Everyone! Red Tiki here, and as always, bringing you some hints and tips to help you make the most of your Pogo experience! With me is my brother Green Tiki. Green […]