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by Merlin-et
11 March 2026, 16:55
Forum: Spades
Topic: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?
Replies: 41
Views: 844

Re: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?

To Merlin Bags are rarely bad. It is rare for 1 team to lose simply cause they had 10 bags. More likely it is cards or sets. So if u dont try for sets you are allowing luck to dictate wins and losses. Here is the math most dont understand. 19 bags is -81 pts. -100 +19 If u set a 4 bid, they dont ga...
by Merlin-et
11 March 2026, 16:48
Forum: Spades
Topic: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?
Replies: 41
Views: 844

Re: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?

did you check out the podcast i recommended? if not, then seems wilful/chosen ignorance then... its not a communication issue here. intent doesnt negate impact. and unsolicited advice is still advice given without consent. and just because group think and cultural practices minimise impacts based on...
by Merlin-et
04 March 2026, 18:36
Forum: Spades
Topic: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?
Replies: 41
Views: 844

Re: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?

Secondly, there's a lot of players who consider any unsolicited advice as rude by definition. Even when given in a constructive an and non-hostile way. If you don't like getting advice that's obviously fine, and you can let them know in a polite fashion. "But if a constructive explanation of a...
by Merlin-et
04 March 2026, 18:07
Forum: Spades
Topic: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?
Replies: 41
Views: 844

Re: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?

firstly unsolicited advice is toxic, and falls under "invalidating statements". you cant really "disagree" with fact. and i trust my educated opinion on this one. psych central and psychology today and countless other avenues have articles on the depths of this and its harmful im...
by Merlin-et
03 March 2026, 23:11
Forum: Spades
Topic: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?
Replies: 41
Views: 844

Re: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?

I dont know if I am typing this right. or if this will allign with the referenced part. However, I think I might like to learn more and understand this dialogue. I am nervous about asking my questions on a public forum with how cuthroat game/lobby. However i have some very newbism questions where I ...
by Merlin-et
03 March 2026, 22:58
Forum: Spades
Topic: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?
Replies: 41
Views: 844

Re: Is there a more toxic game than Spades?

I hear you! The ammount of people that shove unsolicited advice on this game is insane. i came to this thread after being stumped at the reporting system and not being able to report the toxic behaviours around it. I came to try to learn to play, and announced i was new i hopes people would be patie...

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