Curious as to why "gg" is always said

[Sushi Hound]

It may just be me, but isn't "gg" after everyones game departure misleading? It is said to players who received no cards and their game had no chance, let alone being good. My MO prefers to make a small comment that is more appropriate, such as "no luck tonight", "ul there", or "sorry about that".

Just curious as to other Freaks' take on this matter.

[Raise, Ha!]

I think it's just said in courtesy more than a reflection of play. If it's me saying that from the rail however, it should be read as FU most of the time.

[CaliNaughti]

I kinda like the saying "unlucky there" myself.

[skippy76]

because cuss words dont show up in the chat box

[StarlightCoast]

To me the "good game" comment has always been my way of saying that even though you lost you played a good game and it simply did not go your way in some key areas. I only say the "gg' to those I feel deserve it, however. If I am on a table in a mTT and someone who has been playing reckless or downright stupidly, you will never see me say gg to them.

When I lose a tourney and say gg to the table, I am simply acknowledging that my opponent played a good game against me and thus this is why I am now out of the tourney and again it is said from me to only those I feel did in fact play a "good game".

[CaliNaughti]

I have been known to not say anything when knocked out, but thats not because I dont think to say anything or am angry..its ALWAYS because I have lil kids hanging on me tugging and just have to leave immediatly because lil kids dont know how to wait.

[Barron40]

It just respect and courtesy. Some do it, some don't. Some say other things, some say nothing. To each his own.

In other sports after a game they shake hands and say Good Game. Not necessarily meaning you played a good game.

[Holdem Freak]

I agree with everyone here on this. It is more of just a courtesy thing.