Post Tagged with: "Language"

I Was Banned for Hate Speech!

Columns / / 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Is a “Thank You” Too Much to Expect?

Archives / / February 4, 2011 4:39 PM Is a “Thank You” Too Much to Expect?

Dear Nettie, I know it is better to give than to receive and I have a circle of friends that enjoy giving each other mini items, badges, etc. Within this circle, we always acknowledge each gift with a heartfelt “Thank […]

Plenty of Well-Mannered Folks on Pogo!

Archives / / October 1, 2010 12:30 PM Plenty of Well-Mannered Folks on Pogo!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I just had to write and let you know about the most wonderful experience I had in First Class Solitaire. A couple of ladies were chatting about Texas weather and the fact that one of them would […]

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 […]

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, […]