Articles By: Pogo_Nettie

Ms. Netiquette Bids Farewelll…

Ms. Netiquette Bids Farewelll…

360 June 28, 2013 10:35 AM

Dear Readers, After over 7 wonderful years of reading and responding to your letters regarding game and chat etiquette, the time has come to bring this column to an end. In these past 7-plus years, I’ve covered virtually every possible manners […]

I Don’t Chat, But Don’t Want to Appear Rude

I Don’t Chat, But Don’t Want to Appear Rude

March 8, 2013 1:30 PM

Dear Ms. Netiquette, So, I am one of the many Pogo players who for a variety of reasons chooses to mute chat. I play to play, not be social.  I always assumed that when I mute chat and someone tries to send […]

Yelled at From Both Sides!

Yelled at From Both Sides!

February 22, 2013 2:33 PM

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I was Playing Hog Heaven Slots in an uncensored room and the people in the room were just talking like the buddies they are on Pogo. This one young lady got offended about the language they were using, […]

What Do I Do with a Super-Judgmental Player?

What Do I Do with a Super-Judgmental Player?

January 25, 2013 2:57 PM

Good Morning, Ms. Netiquette, I am having a difficult time with a player who believes it is okay to make rude blanket statements… ie: “All people from the South are lazy and dumb!” And then she constantly gossips about others. I […]

How Do I Handle a Clingy New Friend?

How Do I Handle a Clingy New Friend?

January 11, 2013 11:36 AM

Hello Nettie, I have a problem that I am not sure how to handle and I was I hoping for some of your thoughtful insight. A few weeks ago I had a pleasant conversation with a fellow Pogo member, so […]

Player’s Advice on How to Treat the Holidays

Player’s Advice on How to Treat the Holidays

December 14, 2012 3:14 PM

Dear Readers, As I begin this column today, the news from Connecticut is beginning to take form. It is truly a very, very sad day, and my heart goes out to those in the Newtown community. I can’t imagine what […]

No, You Can’t Have a Room All to Yourself, But…

No, You Can’t Have a Room All to Yourself, But…

57 November 9, 2012 4:29 PM

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I was playing on Dice City Roller on Pogo and when I went into the room a player made the comment “Can’t have a room to myself” or something very close to that.  I waited for a minute and […]

Ms. Netiquette: What to Do About Offensive Screen Names?

Ms. Netiquette: What to Do About Offensive Screen Names?

September 7, 2012 7:23 AM

Dear Ms. Netiquette, What is with all the ethnic slurs in Pogo? It seems Pogo violates its own terms of service. I have seen  ethnic slurs in screen names? Why is it allowed? Look at your Terms of Service. I am offended […]

Shell-shocked By Comments on Pogo Facebook Page!

Shell-shocked By Comments on Pogo Facebook Page!

August 10, 2012 3:28 PM

Hi Nettie, I’m thinking today is a black coffee day…. I like to read the Pogo page on Facebook. I’ve experienced lots of problems or issues with some games on Pogo and like to share how to fix them so […]

Ms. Netiquette: How About a Cup of Advice for Dealing with Room Cliques?

Ms. Netiquette: How About a Cup of Advice for Dealing with Room Cliques?

July 6, 2012 11:15 AM

Dear Ms. Netiquette, Could you please give me some sage words of wisdom on how to deal with “room cliques”?  I have favorite rooms for most of the games I play.  However, there is one room that has a league.  […]