Ms. Netiquette

Scolded for Pogo’s Bug!

254 Archives / / June 14, 2013 1:27 PM Scolded for Pogo’s Bug!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, A few minutes ago I was playing World Class Solitaire. I looked over at chat and saw a message for me. It said: “I wonder if you realize how much your jumping icon can hurt another person’s [...]

She Didn’t Let Me Win the Game!

294 Archives / / June 7, 2013 1:33 PM She Didn’t Let Me Win the Game!

Hi Ms. Nettie, You know I am a tea drinker and I think I need an extra cup on this one. I also think you will need one too. So enjoy! I have had an experience I would like to [...]

Why Do Some People Expect Hand-Outs?

140 Archives / / May 31, 2013 12:27 PM Why Do Some People Expect Hand-Outs?

Dear Ms. Netiquette, You better get an entire pot of your strongest tea for this one.  I was reading something from the Pogo news, and found this post….. I went to live chat for a friend because she was unavailable [...]

“Go Ahead,” She Said, “Get Some Coffee!”

108 Archives / / May 24, 2013 1:26 PM “Go Ahead,” She Said, “Get Some Coffee!”

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I have been a member of Pogo for 13 years. Recently while playing a Rated 4 player game of Spades one of the opponents mentioned she wanted some coffee. Her partner told her “Go ahead and get [...]

Wait Until I’ve Won, Please!

130 Archives / / May 17, 2013 2:39 PM Wait Until I’ve Won, Please!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, Am I being picky?  Or, perhaps I am a wee bit too sensitive.  Whenever I am playing a 2-person game (e.g., Canasta or Backgammon), when it becomes obvious that I will be the winner, I wait until [...]

They Take it as a Personal Affront!

93 Archives / / May 10, 2013 10:31 AM They Take it as a Personal Affront!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, When playing on Pogo  I normally do not chat.  There are a few rooms that I visit regularly, where I occasionally chat with “roomies”. When not in one of those rooms, I usually turn the chat off, but [...]

Is this a Violation or Just Plain Rude?

139 Archives / / May 3, 2013 3:17 PM Is this a Violation or Just Plain Rude?

Dear Ms. Netiquette, I read your columns on “dirty old men” with great interest the last couple of weeks. I run into these type of guys on a regular basis and I never know how to respond to them. I [...]

Players Respond to “Dirty Men” Column!

118 Archives / / April 26, 2013 3:15 PM Players Respond to “Dirty Men” Column!

Dear Ms. Netiquette, Why am I not surprised that you wouldn’t divulge the whole truth about ‘dirty’ people on Pogo? (Tired of Running into Dirty Men, Ms. Netiquette, 4/25/13) The fact of the matter is that there are just as many, [...]

Tired of Running Into Dirty Men!

103 Archives / / April 19, 2013 2:26 PM Tired of Running Into Dirty Men!

Dear Ms. Netiquette: I have recently updated my account and started another year. Although it was a year that had passed that I didn’t join. I did miss the games. So, I have a new year of fun. Since I’ve come [...]

She Tried for “Several Minutes” Before Giving Up on the Badge!

149 Archives / / April 12, 2013 11:35 AM She Tried for “Several Minutes” Before Giving Up on the Badge!

Dear Ms. Netiquette: I’m sure you hear this all the time, but I really do enjoy your column as I shake my head over some of the issues some players have had over the course of the years I’ve been [...]