I never say gg, this is often seen arrogantly, but sometimes I say gg? and it puts a quicker end to a game - maybe they'll try some different tactics for 2 turns, but after that, most players, if unsuccessful, will go ahead and surrender.

No. Its common curtisy.

A common courtesy that is not necessary, mind you. I don't mind being asked gg? either, but then what I said above... Seriously I reckon that the only decider here is personal opinion.

gg isn't changing in meaning, it's just being used sarcastically, in the same way "Thanks..." can be used. The meaning isn't changed, just the intention behind it.

a bit of a problem knowing when the intention is one or the other just by reading a really short text message, like "gg"... so I always went for the clear meaning, "good game" or "great game", when I few the game is over, no matter who is winning... I'm not asking for surrender nor been sarcastically or nothing... when I want to be sarcastically I put more hints on the text to make myself understood... when I want a surrender I ask it plainly!!!!!
anyway, people are quite easy to get offended... I guess Froid (or whatever his name is spelled) has a explanation for it ;)

when im losing i say GG insted of winning :P

I won't get offended by that.

Don't forget we have players all over the world. Something which is deemed rude in one culture may be perfectly fine in another.
I would say just take it easy, pals. It simply means "good game".
We can't generalize what one really means in this situation. Speak your mind if you think your player might mean something else.

I think we just need to learn to respect different cultures and don't over-interpret/overreact. :-)

I agree with inquisitor. Take it easy, pals. It simply means "good game" ^

I personally am happy to say it or receive it at any point a game is decided, if the game has been good. Winning or losing. Usually the game ends about two turns later. And why should I take offense? Sure, I don't always agree the game is over when someone declares a "GG" but that doesn't mean I am irritated with them, just that maybe they're reading the board differently than me. If the game has been good, I'm happy to send it back even if I think the game is about to turn around. Let them think what they want. I cannot understand why it is offensive to say "I think this game is concluded, but it was a good one" and I don't see the point in playing a game that both sides know is already over, particularly considering how (often rightfully) frustrated people seem to get when a decided game drags on unnecessarily long.

Nope

Ysayell1 has the right attitude, I think some people take things to heart though, and people sometimes get bruised egos... :P

I get offended when people say gg because it reminds me I still gotta kick their ass this season in Clan League.

Wow, how can you stand being so offended all the time?

Good game means good game, no matter what your bias may tell you it could mean.

One should not take offense from it.

To be more precise in the worst case, if I am loosing and someone says gg, I would think that my opponent THINKS it is over.(gives more info on the game)
I do not expect him to know what I am thinking.

I can agree with him or disagree, I have no inclination to think that he wants me to surrender THIS turn.

At best he is saying that the game was/is a good one, it might not be over yet, it might even get better.

GG? Good game? Good.... game? How can you tell that to me. Maybe it's your opinion, but why enforce it to me? Maybe to me it was a bad game, but you need to insult me with those abominable calumny! You are a terrible person and I do not tolerate such a hate speech from you!

1. GG is a common courtesy, I can't see why we have a problem when there isn't a problem on any other game I play with saying GG.

2. GG means Good Game or Great Game.

3. Anyone who says it with bad intent or thinks GG is an insult should not be playing online games.

oh no his fee fees better call a WAAAAAAAMBULANCE. Also yes tojam people are too easily offended. If you're that concerned about insulting people or being insulted the web is not the place for you.

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with General, The best GG in the world!!!

It defenetly is insulting. and i do it everytime i win :)))

OR you are saying gg because you are about to surrender but want to try a little longer.

I do this sometimes.