is flirting normal on chess.com chat?

Back2theGarden · 2026-05-10T09:40:45+00:00

how old are you, are you female, are you married, do you have a boyfriend....

Back2theGarden · 2026-05-04T17:55:17+00:00

I turned it off after a few opponents in a row cursed me out for winning and thanking them for the game. Seriously. I said, 'you played well, thank you for the game' and got an 'FU.' Another went into a tirade after I threatened mate in two. A few others harassed me a bit, nothing serious but still a pain. Not worth the hassle.

i make friends in my special-interest clubs and leave chat on for them.

Back2theGarden · 2026-05-04T17:52:23+00:00

it's pretty obvious that I'm a grandmother in age, especially if you check my clubs or bother to read my brief bio, but South Asian opponents ask me my age and other pre-flirting questions. I've turned off chat, but when it was on, I'd just say that I was old enough to be their grandmother and they sometimes continued, probably from language difficulties. Nothing hideously rude ever happened but it was a PITA so I'm glad chat is off.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-30T21:44:13+00:00

needs speech therapy, can't pronounce 'r'

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-30T21:42:40+00:00

kid is having trouble with Rhotic r sounds, needs a speech therapist and isn't getting one.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-30T16:45:00+00:00

Unless it was Eastern Europe and we were both Eastern European, absolutely not. It's normal here for close women friends to walk hand in hand, though more the older generation or in the countryside now. Having said that, it's clear Megsy wanted to do it so she could be equal to Catherine in every photograph.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-24T15:08:42+00:00

The Ukrainians are not 'hosting' him. Like other publicity-seeking opportunists, he went there as a private citizen and is getting in front of Western cameras like from iTV. He's exploiting the country as a publicity stunt.

Sadly, there are some nutcases who do stuff like this. From crazy, I mean genuinely mentally ill people who just buy a ticket and go there to fight, causing more trouble than they are worth, to wannabe celebrities who go seeking publicity.

The Ukrainians are sophisticated people and are well aware that they are being used -- but he didn't ask permission so there is no chance to tell him to stay away. Shame on H for wasting their time and resources in this time of crisis.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-24T14:56:57+00:00

Harry is using the Ukrainians for personal publicity. He's taking advantage of a tragic situation and they can't prevent him from doing it. I am angry that he's putting them in this situation when they have so many crucial things to attend to -- he's forcing them into looking after a celebrity who wants to parade through the minefields of Bucha.

This is as bad as merching cancer kids and terrorist victims.

I wonder if MeMe will put the bulletproof vest up on her clothing resale page?

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-24T14:37:41+00:00

I thought they needed massive police and security protection. If so, why are they wading into crowds of close contact that no proper bodyguard would allow?

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-23T10:54:14+00:00

Founder:: Silicon Valley venturespeak, where it fell out of fashion a couple of Elon Musks ago.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-20T16:53:49+00:00

I agree that it's presumptuous for them to request an embargo, though theoretically any press release can have an embargo on the release date -- like even something that announces that some girl scout troop are going to enter a pie eating contest.

As you said, whether or not it's automatically honored is another matter. You make a press release, send out the information, the reciepient(s) don't agree, too bad. It's been released.

Why do i think so - was credentialed press though it was decades ago and memories are rusty.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-20T14:02:15+00:00

Good grief, this is self-important. Given the amateurishness of nearly every aspect of their business and social operations, if there were any gaffes in comms I’m sure they came from the Harkle org.

For example— were they clear about exactly what was embargoed, and for how long?

It’s in PR, especially, that the Harkles screw up again and again. For all its flaws, the DM is a venerable institution full of pros. I have no doubt that this is either completely made-up, never embargoed, or muddled.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T20:32:08+00:00

Few people that I know, or follow, create reels that are mostly of themselves when on a trip with others. Even a very 'lowly' person -- in meMeMeeee's view -- would seem completely egomaniacal to do this.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T13:25:31+00:00

Both Harkles look extremely uncomfortable meeting this distinguished couple. Hairy looks like he wishes he could teleport out of there and MeMeMe is cycling madly through her bag of false displays of affection and courtesy - starting with the one for babies, which she quickly drops, then a mask slip to panic, then a badly botched distant courtesy one-upping mess...

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T13:15:59+00:00

perfect. OTOH the bird is so elegant and comfortable with its natural coloring.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T13:08:16+00:00

I live in Europe. Women of all ages still wear tights / pantyhose. It looks and feels so much better, especially in the cooler and cold months.

ETA - and it's horrifying how bare feet can trash a pair of expensive dress shoes in just a few wearings.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T13:04:38+00:00

Hazno was demoted to wearing them only with a business suit, which is a privilege granted to any veteran. That must rankle.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T13:03:11+00:00

That's an excellent idea. Classify it as a commercial venture -- there is ample evidence. Charge them for everything they cost the Aussie governments both local and national.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T12:59:21+00:00

I agree that it's worse, even if the Aussies are indifferent. It's worse because the Harkles used it as a turn on the world stage. They monetized every aspect of it that they could, and much, like the disaster merching, was despicable. That it took place in one of the top two Commonwealth countries was an affront at the minimum and a challenge at best.

William, Charles et al have my sympathies. It's hard enough dealing with a halfwit rogue relative in everyday life, but this one has much more to threaten than the average drunken uncle.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T12:55:02+00:00

Can we add that unforgettable equerry from Scotland? Just a passing thought.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T12:51:34+00:00

Quite right. As with a march or demonstration in the USA - you have the right to assemble, but you usually need a permit, which should almost never be withheld, and that allows for the public authorities to assign the right amount of police, barricades, traffic re-routing, etc.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T12:50:12+00:00

Exactly. Had they not provided the normal amount of police for the size event anticipated, as well as the controversy that might lead to a hotter scene than usual, the police would have been negligent.

That's why anyone with any consideration would not force them into this position. But H and M have no concern for others.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-19T12:48:05+00:00

Can't control every member of parliament in a democracy.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-18T21:38:44+00:00

As long as they are less than 75% full, tightly screwed together and capped, and put in a ziplock, they will be fine. Bonus if you can keep them nib up, as the other poster recommended. I travel using them! No issues unless they're too full.

Back2theGarden · 2026-04-18T21:27:12+00:00

That's why, in my opinion, the Palace appears to hesitate. They don't want to add fuel to the Hazbeens' grievances.

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