Ugh is this behavior widespread?

@m011235 said in #10:
> Maybe rating is also a factor. I would say that the higher the rating, the less frequent is this kind of stalling. One possible solution is to improve with 10 minutes games, and then get back later to longer time controls.

The thing is that 10 minutes is too short for me. I don’t think I’d ever improve with 10 minutes. Blunderfest, no time to think. I blunder in 30|20 too, but they’re more thoughtful blunders ;)

@ohcomeon_1 said in #5:
> This is unavoidable. Bad sports can be found everywhere, but online it's worse because of the anonymity. Luckily such people are still a minority.
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> Just report them and move on. If you get upset, then they've achieved what they wanted. If you let them know what you think of their behavior, you're just letting them know that they've succeeded in unsettling you.

Agree totally that the anonymity factor makes this kind of behaviour more common. It is possible to get around this by getting involved in a club or online community that encourages the building of relationships that go beyond a single playing session. I am part of a group for instance that plays classical tournaments and games on Thursday evenings. Few of us have ever met in person but the regular contact means that there is respect and courtesy in the games and other interactions.

Message me privately if you are interested in knowing more or in joining us.