Why people say gg?

[Axaddettu90]

Even though i dont allow them do that.

[menettm]

Good Game.

[Jellby]

How exactly do you "not allow" them?

[thejuice027]

Good Game.

Oh dang I thought it was "Get good" this whole time.

[Exotic Dreams]

I thought it was "Got to go" at first. That's what I remember from RP games.

[Archisian]

It's all about appearances. They care about "appearing" polite, when in reality, it has nothing to do with actual politeness. Saying "gg" in a blowout as the winner makes you arrogant. As the loser, it makes you look like an idiot prostrating in front of the winner like a weakling.

There are truly, very few games that happen which in a winner or loser can legitimately say were good. 99% of the time, it's all for appearances for the social convention. If you don't do it, especially as the loser, you are tarred and feathered as a sore loser who no one should play games with, even if you never said a single insult or rude remark.

Anyone who says that "gg" is a greeting is being dishonest, to you and possibly to themselves. You don't greet people after something is over and then simply walk away. Greetings are for introductions and an invitation for further conversation. Funny how once someone does interpret it as a greeting, those who said "gg" first immediately want to get away and go onto their next game.

"GG" is not nice. It is not polite. It is merely an attempt by a person to appear like they are.

[ProfessorLesser]

It's all about appearances. They care about "appearing" polite, when in reality, it has nothing to do with actual politeness. Saying "gg" in a blowout as the winner makes you arrogant. As the loser, it makes you look like an idiot prostrating in front of the winner like a weakling.

There are truly, very few games that happen which in a winner or loser can legitimately say were good. 99% of the time, it's all for appearances for the social convention. If you don't do it, especially as the loser, you are tarred and feathered as a sore loser who no one should play games with, even if you never said a single insult or rude remark.

Anyone who says that "gg" is a greeting is being dishonest, to you and possibly to themselves. You don't greet people after something is over and then simply walk away. Greetings are for introductions and an invitation for further conversation. Funny how once someone does interpret it as a greeting, those who said "gg" first immediately want to get away and go onto their next game.

"GG" is not nice. It is not polite. It is merely an attempt by a person to appear like they are.

...wow.

[FrankJones]

It's all about appearances. They care about "appearing" polite, when in reality, it has nothing to do with actual politeness. Saying "gg" in a blowout as the winner makes you arrogant. As the loser, it makes you look like an idiot prostrating in front of the winner like a weakling.

There are truly, very few games that happen which in a winner or loser can legitimately say were good. 99% of the time, it's all for appearances for the social convention. If you don't do it, especially as the loser, you are tarred and feathered as a sore loser who no one should play games with, even if you never said a single insult or rude remark.

Anyone who says that "gg" is a greeting is being dishonest, to you and possibly to themselves. You don't greet people after something is over and then simply walk away. Greetings are for introductions and an invitation for further conversation. Funny how once someone does interpret it as a greeting, those who said "gg" first immediately want to get away and go onto their next game.

"GG" is not nice. It is not polite. It is merely an attempt by a person to appear like they are.

Are you okay?

Therapy is available if you need it.

[Archisian]

It's all about appearances. They care about "appearing" polite, when in reality, it has nothing to do with actual politeness. Saying "gg" in a blowout as the winner makes you arrogant. As the loser, it makes you look like an idiot prostrating in front of the winner like a weakling.

There are truly, very few games that happen which in a winner or loser can legitimately say were good. 99% of the time, it's all for appearances for the social convention. If you don't do it, especially as the loser, you are tarred and feathered as a sore loser who no one should play games with, even if you never said a single insult or rude remark.

Anyone who says that "gg" is a greeting is being dishonest, to you and possibly to themselves. You don't greet people after something is over and then simply walk away. Greetings are for introductions and an invitation for further conversation. Funny how once someone does interpret it as a greeting, those who said "gg" first immediately want to get away and go onto their next game.

"GG" is not nice. It is not polite. It is merely an attempt by a person to appear like they are.

Are you okay?

Therapy is available if you need it.

Why does this require therapy?

[illy831]

I had a snarky reply in mind but I think a serious one is warranted.

It's like a post-game handshake: a very common — but not required — courtesy. I will always offer it regardless the nature or outcome of the game. Some people are of the same mind and others might retort that it was a bad game, actually. Which, well, OK. I'm certainly sorry if an opponent hated the experience. At the same time when I'm on the receiving end of a frustrating loss I do consider it a courtesy to let the winner simply enjoy their result. It's respect for the game as well as for your opponent.

I think I would speak for most people who do automatic gg's that there is not a smidge of ill intent — nor any demand for reciprocation. If I knew more about my opponent and their mental state or could offer something more precise or that I could know would be better received then I would do it. Usually, I don't. So it's some variation of gg / well played / thanks for the game / good luck rest of the tourney / congrats / that was close! / "oh sorry, I got so lucky". And that is happily the same treatment I encounter most of the time. But if not, it's really no harm no foul.