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why do we say gl
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:32 am
by eddie2
ok been thinking about this and we always wish gl to opponents why when you want to win should we not say bl (bad luck) as that is what u really want
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:48 am
by Streaker
eddie2 wrote:ok been thinking about this and we always wish gl to opponents why when you want to win should we not say bl (bad luck) as that is what u really want
I have several responses in mind.
1) It's good sportmanship to wish your opponent good luck. It happens in sports, too.
2) A bridge too far, as posting topics in GD is concerned.
3) You are getting close to being foe'd with these topics.
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:53 am
by jdw35
why do you make so many retarded topics? that is the real question.
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:20 am
by natty dread
Ok eddie... serially.
How old are you?
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:22 am
by Skittles!
'Cause it's polite?
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:22 pm
by jefjef
eddie2 wrote:ok been thinking about this and we always wish gl to opponents why when you want to win should we not say bl (bad luck) as that is what u really want
Cuz peeps get bent when we tell em to get bent, fuch off, eat shit...
Some just find stuff like that offensive.
So. gl 2 u.
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:26 pm
by ooge
gl all
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:24 pm
by nikola_milicki
eddie2 wrote:ok been thinking about this and we always wish gl to opponents why when you want to win should we not say bl (bad luck) as that is what u really want
think of it as cc version for hi
funny thing is some ppl get pissed when they lose cuz of shit dice if u say gg which is pretty much cc version for bye

Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:41 pm
by Commander62890
nikola_milicki wrote:eddie2 wrote:ok been thinking about this and we always wish gl to opponents why when you want to win should we not say bl (bad luck) as that is what u really want
think of it as cc version for hi
funny thing is some ppl get pissed when they lose cuz of shit dice if u say gg which is pretty much cc version for bye

That is so accurate! Especially the second part... Very often when I say "gg," the other player(s) will tell me that it wasn't; they had shit dice. Not really a big deal for me, but I think they miss the point of what "gg" has evolved into in CC... simply a way of saying, "this game is over, and I am happy to have won. Later..."
Of course, there are those few games that are actually very good games, and both sides agree on it

Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:14 am
by Woodruff
eddie2 wrote:ok been thinking about this and we always wish gl to opponents why when you want to win should we not say bl (bad luck) as that is what u really want
That's why I DON'T say "good luck"...I'd be lying. What I DO say is "Have fun", which I sincerely wish on the opponent.
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:23 am
by Army of GOD
I thought gl stood for "go luckyourself" (one word because I haz badd gramer).
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:53 am
by elfish_lad
Good question. I've thought about the same thing. And, point in fact, I don't tend to say "good luck" very often. Although I do greet my opponents with some type of greeting. Habit. Habit is one answer to your query. But I think there is another reason. I think, the vast majority of us, no matter that we want to see our rank rise and our position excel to page one of the leader board, or at the very least, show ourselves worthy combatants, we are social creatures. And we are looking for SOME sort of connection. Or... maybe that's just me.
Good luck.
E.
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:48 am
by knubbel
eddie2 wrote:ok been thinking about this and we always wish gl to opponents why when you want to win should we not say bl (bad luck) as that is what u really want
cause my opponents need it really badly.
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:26 am
by BigBallinStalin
jefjef wrote:eddie2 wrote:ok been thinking about this and we always wish gl to opponents why when you want to win should we not say bl (bad luck) as that is what u really want
Cuz peeps get bent when we tell em to get bent, fuch off, eat shit...
Some just find stuff like that offensive.
So. gl 2 u.
good luck stepping in some jefjef today
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:57 am
by AAFitz
We say gl, because we are all nice people who get along and are all good sports.
Which this thread highlights perfectly.

Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:00 am
by Streaker
After reading this again, I can say that I really don't want my opponent(s) to be unlucky. A fair fight with somewhat equal luck is decided by strategy, and thus more enjoyable for me.
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:08 am
by eddie2
jdw35 wrote:why do you make so many retarded topics? that is the real question.
this is not what you say it is a genuine question i do it as well i wish the gl to other players was just wondering why others do it to.
ps most of my threads are made for a laugh so dont take them seriously
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:12 am
by AAFitz
eddie2 wrote:ps most of my threads are made for a laugh so dont take them seriously
Is it a real concern that this might actually happen?

Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:51 am
by eddie2
AAFitz wrote:eddie2 wrote:ps most of my threads are made for a laugh so dont take them seriously
Is it a real concern that this might actually happen?

yep this is serious when you play aafitz all of you first comment should be bl loser thanks for the points.

Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:49 am
by darth emperor
eddie2 wrote:ok been thinking about this and we always wish gl to opponents why when you want to win should we not say bl (bad luck) as that is what u really want
Because it won't be worthy to win because you opponent had bad luck....I preffer that my opponent has 100% luck (2vs99999 and he wins

) and win like than bl so that's way i say gl
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:43 pm
by obliterationX
eddie2 wrote:ok been thinking about this and we always wish gl to opponents why when you want to win should we not say bl (bad luck) as that is what u really want
You are, in all honestly, too much of a deep thinker for my liking/comprehension.
/sarcasm over.
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:03 pm
by darkangelsguy205
Army of GOD wrote:I thought gl stood for "go luckyourself" (one word because I haz badd gramer).
i have worse spelling
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:18 pm
by darkangelsguy205
its also fredliy
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:19 pm
by Army of GOD
darkangelsguy205 wrote:Army of GOD wrote:I thought gl stood for "go luckyourself" (one word because I haz badd gramer).
i have worse spelling
darkangelsguy205 wrote:its also fredliy
At least you're modest.
Re: why do we say gl
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:19 pm
by darkangelsguy205
i don't know what that means