I've seen problems like this on all the servers. The combination of rude
behavior and computer cheating really sours me sometimes.

I only say something after the game if my opponent has won. Usually this is a
form of congratulations, or a remark on a specific strong move that he/she
made. I like to restrain chat to any subject besides the game (unless my
oppponent wants to do a post mortem). These are things that are usually fairly
unambiguous, and not open to mis-intepretation.

People that engage in abusive behavior (both online and off) are ruining the
game. Things like anonymous abuse and cheating are facilitated by technology.
So I fear that it will only get worse, unless people learn how to treat each
other properly.


Bob Pawlak (remove 1et.tw to e-mail)
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