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Is this bad Chess etiquette

Is this bad Chess etiquette

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Im sure there are players out there that probably wish i would resign earlier then i do, but no one gives me a hint and im sorry but i do milk it for all its worth especially if im having a good old yack with the person...

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Who cares whether it's bad manners or not?

Tell the fool in no uncertain terms to give it up. PM me the game and I will tell the git to resign too.

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Originally posted by Palynka
No. It's their business to accept or not, there's no harm in asking, only in demanding.
Well I disagree strongly.
I don't think one should EVER ask or suggest it.


Taken from: http://tinyurl.com/n2tl3

Do not ask your opponent to resign
Although it is sometimes annoying when an opponent plays on in a lost position, it is never appropriate to ask an opponent to resign. In this case you should let your chess moves do your talking.

Playing on in a bad position
If you are totally busted then it may be best to resign. If you feel that you can still learn something, still have a defensive resource, the position is complex or can be made complex (inviting a mistake by your opponent) or you are unsure that your opponent really has a won game, you need make no excuses for playing on.

I agree completely with this.

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Originally posted by Pawn Smasher
Is it bad manners to suggest to an opponent who is in a really bad position that they resign so that the players can start new games?
I have another idea: Pay up so you can play as many games as you want and you don't need to free up a slot.

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Originally posted by Palynka
This thread is another proof of how chess players have no social skills. To take offense at someone's (non-insulting) suggestion is ridiculous.
Who took offense? Not me.

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Originally posted by cashthetrash
Who took offense? Not me.
Me neither. 😲

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Originally posted by Palynka
This thread is another proof of how chess players have no social skills. To take offense at someone's (non-insulting) suggestion is ridiculous.
😠 Stitch that, Jimmy!

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Yes it is. but on the other hand, it is also bad etiquette to keep playing in hopeless positions..

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Originally posted by cashthetrash
Know when to hold um know when to fold um.
Alluding to a crappy Kenny Rodgers song? You should resign all of your games, leave the site, and strongly consider ending your life.

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Originally posted by cashthetrash
Who took offense? Not me.
Then what do you mean by being "impolite"?

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Ja.