I recently had someone write me in Arabic. I looked it up later and it was a nice phrase - not sure if it was "hello", as I cannot remember, but it was congenial.
This has less to do with convo in game and more that people leave the table as soon as they win, lose or resign. It happens often here. There is nothing wrong with me expressing that it would be nice to at least say bye, or offer a rematch (unless real life imposes). It's not expected - but appreciated. The majority of the blitz players I face don't offer rematches - they just leave the table for another game. The times I find someone who is willing to offer or accept rematches - those games are typically more memorable.
#2 is answered above.
#3 - It is not about Lichess - this extends to other platforms as well. Lichess simply offers a great experience, and has nothing to do with the community.
#4 - I am not referring to millenials, but rather an instant gratification Internet age. I know, I know - people say times have changed. Chivalry is forgotten, as well as etiquette, when the goal is simply to play a game with a person you don't know, but have the opportunity to learn about.
#5 - I feel better for expressing a universal frustration. I have to accept that the vast majority of players are going to do what they have been doing all along - get done with the game, leave the table and play someone else, ad infinitum. I accept it, but yes - expressing a frustration that some are hearing out, and others are mocking (likely the same players who leave instantly)...and even some are in agreement with.
This has less to do with convo in game and more that people leave the table as soon as they win, lose or resign. It happens often here. There is nothing wrong with me expressing that it would be nice to at least say bye, or offer a rematch (unless real life imposes). It's not expected - but appreciated. The majority of the blitz players I face don't offer rematches - they just leave the table for another game. The times I find someone who is willing to offer or accept rematches - those games are typically more memorable.
#2 is answered above.
#3 - It is not about Lichess - this extends to other platforms as well. Lichess simply offers a great experience, and has nothing to do with the community.
#4 - I am not referring to millenials, but rather an instant gratification Internet age. I know, I know - people say times have changed. Chivalry is forgotten, as well as etiquette, when the goal is simply to play a game with a person you don't know, but have the opportunity to learn about.
#5 - I feel better for expressing a universal frustration. I have to accept that the vast majority of players are going to do what they have been doing all along - get done with the game, leave the table and play someone else, ad infinitum. I accept it, but yes - expressing a frustration that some are hearing out, and others are mocking (likely the same players who leave instantly)...and even some are in agreement with.