Post Tagged with: "Language"

I Was Banned for Hate Speech!

Ms. Netiquette / May 4, 2012 6:37 PM I Was Banned for Hate Speech!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, Several weeks ago I was playing in Solitaire and two men were using hateful and vulgar language towards women. One woman was very upset. All she and I wanted to do was play and enjoy a normal […]

A Case of Mistaken Identity!

Ms. Netiquette / April 6, 2012 6:31 PM A Case of Mistaken Identity!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I’m trying to win a 2004 Euchre Badge and I need to win rated games to win the Badge, so I went into a Beginner’s room because I don’t play very often. I was actually surprised at […]

Must I Play the Same Individual Repeatedly?

Archives / December 9, 2011 9:35 AM Must I Play the Same Individual Repeatedly?

Hey Nettie, My question is specifically in regards to High Stakes Pool, but I guess it could be applied to any game. I enjoy chatting with and meeting new people. Therefore, after I am finished with a game of pool, […]

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 […]

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 […]

I Just Want to Play, Not Chat!

Archives / June 24, 2011 1:38 PM I Just Want to Play, Not Chat!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I occasionally play the Pogo Bowl game. On two different occasions, in two different rooms, some people apparently felt the need to congratulate every player on every strike. I do not know these people and chose to […]

Feeling Bad for Leaving an Uncomfortable Situation

Archives / May 13, 2011 2:33 PM Feeling Bad for Leaving an Uncomfortable Situation

Dear Ms. Nettie, It’s been awhile since I’ve sent you a letter, but I think it’s about time for another brain-wracking problem. Do you have your tea ready? I was playing BATTLESHIP this morning for my badge, and right after […]

Why Do Some Players Insist on Speaking in Other Languages?

Archives / April 29, 2011 2:51 PM Why Do Some Players Insist on Speaking in Other Languages?

  Dear Ms. Netiquette, I have come across some players conversing in a foreign language which makes me feel uncomfortable. I assume they can play in their own country’s Pogo site. It appears to be German? I know there is […]

Can You Remind Players to Practice Patience?

Archives / April 8, 2011 3:46 PM Can You Remind Players to Practice Patience?

Dear Ms Netiquette, I am just writing in the hopes that the numerous rude players I have come across recently will read this and take to heart what is being said. Perhaps I am simply crazy in my expectations of […]

Troubled By an Offensive Screen Name!

Archives / March 11, 2011 4:13 PM Troubled By an Offensive Screen Name!

Dear Ms. Nettie, I love to read your column as often as I can. I have a strange question and hope you will answer. I was playing in a room that was quiet and relaxing, because the less stress I’m […]