Post Tagged with: "netspeak"

When Is it the Polite to Give a Player the Boot?

Archives / October 13, 2006 3:26 PM When Is it the Polite to Give a Player the Boot?

Hi Ms. Netiquette, I was just wondering about something. When is it ok to “boot” a player from a game like Euchre or Spades? A few months back I was the host of a game of Euchre when a very […]

How Do I Politely Refuse Requests for Money?

Archives / October 6, 2006 3:23 PM How Do I Politely Refuse Requests for Money?

Dear Ms. Netiquette: I thank you for your advice. Most is common sense and should be used daily. Now here is my question for you…. I love playing games and meeting new people online and keeping it that way– ONLINE! […]

Sore Losers I’ve Handled, But How do You Deal with a Gloating Winner?

Archives / September 29, 2006 3:19 PM Sore Losers I’ve Handled, But How do You Deal with a Gloating Winner?

Dear Ms. Netiquette: First I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I love your column and often use your advice when encountering situations in Pogo. I was hesitant to send this letter because […]

What is Pogo’s Policy on Suspending People?

Archives / July 21, 2006 1:51 PM What is Pogo’s Policy on Suspending People?

Ms. Netiquette, I have a question that I am sure is asked by plenty of people about Pogo’s policy on banning names in rooms. Why is it that certain people can break rules right and left, continually harass and make […]

The Pogo Player’s Guide to Netspeak!

Archives / July 7, 2006 1:43 PM The Pogo Player’s Guide to Netspeak!

Dear Readers, This week we are going to dedicate this column to acronyms and “netspeak.” Ms. Netiquette received so many letters regarding acronyms and netspeak that she had to indulge in three extra cups of strong British tea to wade […]

Are These One Million Tokens For Real?

Archives / June 23, 2006 1:36 PM Are These One Million Tokens For Real?

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I love to play Pogo, and getting lots of tokens makes me feel good– like I have accomplished something. But just when I got on Pogo I saw this spotlight that said “Get 1 Million Tokens.” I […]

How Do You Dissuade Players from Using “Netspeak?”

Archives / June 16, 2006 1:32 PM How Do You Dissuade Players from Using “Netspeak?”

Dear Ms. Netiquette, Is there a polite way to ask someone you’re chatting with not to use ‘netspeak’ in a private conversation? Honestly, it drives me crazy, it’s hard to read, and my brain just doesn’t process it! Since there’s […]