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How About a Gentle Reminder on the Importance of Privacy?

Archives / / February 12, 2010 3:35 PM How About a Gentle Reminder on the Importance of Privacy?

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I saw something in chat today that I thought maybe you could talk about in one of your columns. A couple of people were getting to know each other – which is wonderful – and they seemed […]

How Do I Deepen a Casual Pogo Friendship?

Archives / / February 5, 2010 3:37 PM How Do I Deepen a Casual Pogo Friendship?

Hi Nettie, I play Pogo quite a bit, and really enjoy my time here. I meet so many nice people in the various rooms and sometimes we have a nice chat while we play. I am wondering if you have […]

Nettie Responds to Responses to Last Week’s Responses

Archives / / January 22, 2010 3:42 PM Nettie Responds to Responses to Last Week’s Responses

Dear Ms. Netiquette, Your response to Appropriate Chat in the Appropriate Place is wrong. You need to remind people that it is never okay to preach in the spiritual rooms, or to try to convert people that do not agree […]

Holiday Greetings, Oh What Do I Say?

Archives / / December 15, 2006 3:58 PM Holiday Greetings, Oh What Do I Say?

Hello Ms. Netiquette, First let me say that I love to read the letters from people and the answers you give. What is proper etiquette for entering a room and saying “Merry Christmas?” There are so many different religions, cultures […]

Don’t Be Too Quick to Judge!

Archives / / November 10, 2006 3:42 PM Don’t Be Too Quick to Judge!

Hi Ms. Netiquette, I have read more than a few times in letters to you about people getting frustrated when someone who is losing exits the game. I too have found this annoying in the past, as no matter how […]

Oh Nettie, Just What Does Pogo Consider Abuse?

Archives / / September 22, 2006 3:15 PM Oh Nettie, Just What Does Pogo Consider Abuse?

Dear Ms. Netiquette: While I agree with your answer to the person regarding the abusive nature of profiles, I have actually received some unkind words regarding my profile which quotes a current Dixie Chicks album. Some people feel that my […]

Ms. Netiquette’s Game Etiquette Dos and Don’ts

Columns / / September 1, 2006 3:06 PM Ms. Netiquette’s Game Etiquette Dos and Don’ts

Hello Dear Readers, This week we’re going to do something a little different. Rather than answer questions, I’m just going to regale you with the things I’ve learned over the years. Believe it or not, I actually do play a […]

Is it Impolite to Use Witchcraft to Win the Game?

Archives / / August 25, 2006 3:03 PM Is it Impolite to Use Witchcraft to Win the Game?

  Hello Ms. Netiquette, This question will probably be one of the more odd ones you’ve received but me and my wife had a debate about online-gaming etiquette we wanted answered. Is it a violation of the Club-Pogo terms of […]

Am I Too Aggressive or Am I Just Playing the Game?

Columns / / August 17, 2006 2:59 PM Am I Too Aggressive or Am I Just Playing the Game?

Dear Ms. Netiquette, My favorite game is Shuffle Bump and I play it a lot. Most of the time I play the robots in the Master rooms since I am most interested in building my game skills. And for that […]

Politeness: Where Does One Draw the Line?

Columns / / August 4, 2006 2:49 PM Politeness: Where Does One Draw the Line?

Dear Nettie, Let me start by saying I love your column! I always make a point to keep up with what you write, and take it to heart, so I can bring my best manners to the table. After all, […]