Ms. Netiquette

Dismayed by Rudeness Exhibited in Spades!

Archives / September 30, 2011 10:45 AM Dismayed by Rudeness Exhibited in Spades!

Hi Ms. Netiquette, I have been unable to get my Badge in Spades from the past because it involves being in a rated game. I am not the best at the game, and I know this. This week I thought […]

A Player Rained on My Amazing Mini Parade!

Archives / September 23, 2011 4:39 PM A Player Rained on My Amazing Mini Parade!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, Recently I participated in an Amazing Mini Event. I took my time scrolling through my many backrounds and outfits and I dressed up my Mini and gave it a clever caption. I have never been selected before […]

Advice on Dealing With a Stalker?

Archives / September 16, 2011 4:45 PM Advice on Dealing With a Stalker?

Dear Ms. Nettie, I am at a loss here and am requesting input that perhaps can help me. I have a stalker who has been harassing me for over a year. She makes new accounts with Guest Passes and litters […]

My Account Was Violated, And I Got Punished!

Archives / September 9, 2011 4:50 PM My Account Was Violated, And I Got Punished!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I have been a Club Pogo member for years as well as the head admin of a league that plays on Pogo and I have NEVER been so outraged by the actions that Pogo has taken! I […]

How to Handle Inappropriate Comments About Disasters

Archives / September 2, 2011 4:53 PM How to Handle Inappropriate Comments About Disasters

Dear Nettie, The other night I was playing in a room and the conversation was about Hurricane Irene. Another player made a derogatory comment about NYC and 9/11. I know most people probably wouldn’t have been bothered by this. However, […]

Does Etiquette + QWERTY = EtiQWERTY or QWERTYquette?

Archives / August 26, 2011 10:43 AM Does Etiquette + QWERTY = EtiQWERTY or QWERTYquette?

Dear Nettie, Is a “thank you” for giving an opponent an extension in a game (especially when their rank indicates they are apparently somewhat new to the game) appropriate? I give an extension (sometimes more than one) frequently and have […]

What Do You Think About “Blonde Lottso Rage”?

Archives / August 19, 2011 11:24 AM What Do You Think About “Blonde Lottso Rage”?

Dear Nettie, Get comfy with the tea and get ready to laugh because I have a real zinger from the (VERY) strange but TRUE category for you this week. It all started one night last week while working on a […]

Taken to Task for Using SCRABBLE Hint Button!

Archives / August 12, 2011 11:46 AM Taken to Task for Using SCRABBLE Hint Button!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I was recently dressed down by a player in SCRABBLE for using the HINT feature that is part of Pogo’s SCRABBLE game. She accused me of cheating, and then became vicious and personal. She said she reported […]

Unhappy with Players Interrupting Tournaments!

Archives / August 5, 2011 12:00 PM Unhappy with Players Interrupting Tournaments!

Hi Ms. Netiquette, I have a huge problem with folks interrupting our tournaments. They seem to have no knowledge of the rules of the games. I always thought it was bad form to stay in a room with a tournament […]

They Ganged Up on Me for Winning!

Archives / July 29, 2011 12:50 PM They Ganged Up on Me for Winning!

Hello Nettie! I love reading your column and appreciate all the advice you give out. Tonight I was looking for a game in No Limit Hold ’em and was unable to find one in our Club Pogo exclusive rooms, so […]