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Etiquette in Gin
Posted by
jja15
(VIP) 8 Oct 2005 11:46pm
I am writing this post to see if anyone here has the same feelings about proper etiquette in gin. I have been playing here for a very long time and recently I have come across an increasingly large group of individuals who believe that if they lose, it is mandatory for me to give them a rematch. Now I might be a little old fashioned here but I thought the object of this game was to win. Am I now supposed to play everyone a second time so as to give them a chance to 'win their money back?' I am not real good at math but I believe if I beat someone and then they beat me,,,I have lost since the owners of this site have taken their fair share of the pot. So while I don't win what I lost, I therefore lose. With this logic, many would not be here for long. Anyway, the point is unless you have agreed to play multiple games, I don't feel as though there is an obligation to play on with that same player. Increasingly sad are the pitiful comments that they make in referring to ones manhood,bravery or color of choice. Maybe others out there have seen this increase also. Just wanted to know how others feel.
I feel the same...
Posted by
tole
9 Oct 2005 7:51am
I agree completely. I don’t see any reason why we must play a second game unless agreed before hand. Many of us still stick to habits from the ‘old ladder’ where only one game a day was allowed and so, by reflex, leave the table right after the first game. If I do accept a second game, I assume my opponent wants to play a set of three games, and it seems fair to me, but I do get irritated if they run after the second. I don’t mind playing one or more than three games, but two games bothers me! I consider it very rude if they only play to get their win back. With players that I play more often, I enjoy playing several games because I know it will be fun.
As for the rest, if my opponent is quiet and the game wasn’t much, I don’t see any reason for playing a second one. It's supposed to be playing for fun, not by obligation.
I agree also
Posted by
Lacey
(VIP) 9 Oct 2005 9:12am
I agree wholeheartedly! If I'm asked beforehand for 2/3 AND I have the time I'll willingly play, but for anyone to assume I'm obligated to play them a second game after they've lost bothers me. I often find time for ONE game and go in to find an opponent...play that game and leave whether I've won or lost. If that is considered rude then that's their problem not mine.
I also agree....
Posted by
Ed_Blue
(VIP) 9 Oct 2005 8:44pm
with a bit of as twist.
I judge the quality of the game and my opponent. I feel no obligation to play a second round, if not prearranged, but there are some matches that are so good that you hate to lose the opportunity to play that person for a set of games.
I must admit I am guilty of pausing after each match, if I win, to let the other player get a shot at me. I also assume he/she will play 2/3 but that isn't always the case and I often get trapped in just donating fees to GC.
The Ladder adds another dimension to the games. I found out rules that I never knew existed. It made me read them once again and it was right there in black and white....if you are in a certain position you must play the person right below you within a six day period. The problem is when either that person won't play you or the position changes to another.
Trixter, you are up the Ladder right now but not to worry, you have a mnatch with me anytime you like. I forgot to mention that matches with Trixster are quite enjoyable.
The Ladder?
Posted by
cicamaca
10 Oct 2005 1:42am
Ed,
I don't think Trixter is worried. He is writing that he is called names for playing only ONE game, not because no one wants to play him. I don't see the ladder connection.
ETTIQUETTE
Posted by
ExactlyOdo
(VIP) 10 Oct 2005 4:13pm
What difference does it make if you play someone a second time and lose or if you just play another person and lose? You're still donating the commission to GC.
That being said, I agree that there is nothing wrong with playing an opponent only once.
As all of you say this sight is supposed to be for fun however when there is money involved people act a little different than when it is just for sportsmanship.
Etiquette in gin
Posted by
sgrushin
(VIP) 13 Oct 2005 4:31pm
agreed
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