GLHF vs GL

SkatesSC

United States191 Posts

August 14 2011 02:02 GMT

Just played a guy and at the start of the game I gave him a "GL" to which he responded "Fuck you"

So I ended up losing to him and didn't bother GG'ing since he said that earlier. He messaged me after the game and essentially cussed me out for only saying GL and not adding in the HF. He said only saying GL implies he needs luck to beat me and it's just plain rude.

I think "GL" is fine, i think it's still good manner and I think this guy is crazy.

So what do you guys think, should it always be GLHF or is a simple GL fine?

Elefanto

Switzerland3584 Posts

August 14 2011 02:05 GMT

Who cares.

Mod warning removed.

DeltruS

Canada2214 Posts

August 14 2011 02:05 GMT

Just give a KL HF. For extra kangaroo luck.

In all seriousness, just say whatever you want. They are probably gonna BM you whatever you say if they BM you for just leaving out HF.

Trezeguet

United States2656 Posts

August 14 2011 02:05 GMT

He is pulling your leg and just being ridiculous to mess with you, Gl and glhf are both fine.

thebigdonkey

United States354 Posts

August 14 2011 02:05 GMT

On August 14 2011 11:02 SkatesSC wrote:
Just played a guy and at the start of the game I gave him a "GL" to which he responded "Fuck you"

So I ended up losing to him and didn't bother GG'ing since he said that earlier. He messaged me after the game and essentially cussed me out for only saying GL and not adding in the HF. He said only saying GL implies he needs luck to beat me and it's just plain rude.

I think "GL" is fine, i think it's still good manner and I think this guy is crazy.

So what do you guys think, should it always be GLHF or is a simple GL fine?

It's just somebody looking for an argument. If it wasn't that, it would have been something else. Trolls abound on bnet.

Zoku

307 Posts

August 14 2011 02:05 GMT

GL is fine. Some people just want to see the world burn...ignore those people.

epidGoaty

United States219 Posts

August 14 2011 02:05 GMT

Here's one persons perspective on this that I know IRL. He only responds with GL if someone else says GLHF, he intentionally leaves off the "HF" for whatever reason. Knowing this person, I feel he intentionally leaves off the end because he feels superior and is giving you luck to beat him. Sounds egotistical I know, but I can see where this guy is coming from. Did he respond the right way? No, definitely not. I don't take GL as a sign of "I am better than you, good luck beating me" but it pisses me off knowing my best friend does it in this way lol.

Dominico

Canada678 Posts

August 14 2011 02:06 GMT

lol...just say whatever you want...who cares what he thinks.

Darkmatter799

Denmark8 Posts

August 14 2011 02:06 GMT

omg why come op with a topic like this lol? who cares if you say gl or glhf..

Sava90

Denmark144 Posts

August 14 2011 02:06 GMT

#10

Its fine... People seem to take gl hf way to seriously.. Who cares, you play random people anyways.

Lexiconman

United States22 Posts

August 14 2011 02:06 GMT

#11

I only ever say HF, why the fuck would I wish my opponent good luck?

corpsepose

1678 Posts

August 14 2011 02:07 GMT

#12

ive been making a conscious effort to glhf and ggyo every game. really hate conflict with other people on bnet cuz it always puts me on tilt and fucks up my play for the next couple games. theres a lot of people out there who will take any tiny opportunity to just stir up shit and make you mad, and none of it is worth it.

Moonling

United States987 Posts

August 14 2011 02:07 GMT

#13

Come on now we have had many of these threads, he was just messing around with you its the internet.

paradox_

Canada270 Posts

August 14 2011 02:09 GMT

#14

there really isn't a difference. if there are people who nitpick between the difference of glhf and gl (and even glhfgg), then they're just individuals looking for any reason to be rude. you'll always manage to offend them in some way.

and if you really did mean gl in some condescending way then I'd still think a "fuck you" is still uncalled for as a response.

Australia1651 Posts

August 14 2011 02:09 GMT

#15

On August 14 2011 11:06 Lexiconman wrote:
I only ever say HF, why the fuck would I wish my opponent good luck?

only say hf

let me guess.. you play Toss

only guessing from experience, my Terran and Zerg friends never get such random and pure hatred on ladder.

HTODethklok

United States221 Posts

August 14 2011 02:09 GMT

#16

I think people over react a lot to the whole GLHF and GG thing. If you dont want to say HF you shouldnt have to. The fact that he responded to your polite GL with a Fuck You and then proceeded to BM you after the game should give you a good idea of the maturity level of the person you were playing. Just ignore the guy and move on its only a video game play it the way you want too not the way other tell you too.

Feijichang

China167 Posts

August 14 2011 02:10 GMT

#17

I don't say anything, but I'll reply in kind if my opponent says something. Personally I think its largely overblown, especially the impact of saying gg or not, especially on ladder.

Only GL can be seen as rude, but the guy took it too seriously... if you really care about these pleasantries I'd just go the extra mile (2 letters), you never know who your playing against.

ZAiNs

United Kingdom6525 Posts

August 14 2011 02:11 GMT

#18

I wasn't paying attention so I don't know what happened for sure. But on Mana's stream the other day I think he just said 'hf', and his opponent got angry, and Mana was just like 'why would I wish my opponent luck?', so his opponent just quit the game straight away.

SkatesSC

United States191 Posts

August 14 2011 02:11 GMT

#19

On August 14 2011 11:07 corpsepose wrote:
ive been making a conscious effort to glhf and ggyo every game. really hate conflict with other people on bnet cuz it always puts me on tilt and fucks up my play for the next couple games. theres a lot of people out there who will take any tiny opportunity to just stir up shit and make you mad, and none of it is worth it.

Yeah exactly. I know people are just trolls and tend to be rude just because they can. I just wish more people would play the game and have fun and not do their best to either piss someone off or be rude just for the sake of being rude.

When Idra does it, he creates drama and tension and it adds to the tournaments he's in. When random people do it on ladder it's just stupid and people just end up on ignore lists.

TheAuditor

United States136 Posts

August 14 2011 02:11 GMT

#20

On August 14 2011 11:05 Elefanto wrote:
Who cares.

User was warned for this post

Why on earth would you get warned for that....

The argument is like asking how you pronounce tomato.

It adds nothing to the site, and the thread should be closed.

Billd

Canada210 Posts

August 14 2011 02:12 GMT

#21

Damn that guys sounds nasty. I usually say "glgl". Does two GLs make up for only saying GL? o.O

No_Roo

United States905 Posts

August 14 2011 02:13 GMT

#22

On August 14 2011 11:05 DeltruS wrote:
Just give a KL HF. For extra kangaroo luck.

Kangaroo luck? Seriously BM. >

SkatesSC

United States191 Posts

August 14 2011 02:13 GMT

#23

On August 14 2011 11:11 TheAuditor wrote:

Show nested quote +

Why on earth would you get warned for that....

The argument is like asking how you pronounce tomato.

It adds nothing to the site, and the thread should be closed.

I thought TL was a place to discuss anything SC related, I wanted to hear other people's opinions on what happened to me personally. I don't see how that is such a crime against TL :/

Cain0

United Kingdom608 Posts

August 14 2011 02:14 GMT

#24

Im not sure it matters which one you use. But there is just something about BMing someone who is being polite hilarious.

AxelTVx

Canada916 Posts

August 14 2011 02:15 GMT

#25

._. The guy who told you to fuck off is just plain stupid. Saying gl and not hf, doesn't mean shit at all!

It's like responding to a waiter who says, enjoy your food, "fuck off I don't need your opinion" ..... I seriously wish people would start getting their act together over the internet.

monitor

United States2409 Posts

August 14 2011 02:15 GMT

#26

I think saying GL only is sort of strange, because do you really want them to have good luck? Seems like saying "hf" makes the most sense, since I really do want them to enjoy it. So that's why I say "gg hf" hoping it will be a good game.

That being said, it's fine with me if you just say GL. I really don't mind, other than I don't believe you.

iTzSnypah

United States1738 Posts

August 14 2011 02:17 GMT

#27

Both are wrong, you should gl hf, the space makes all the difference.

Gl means your cheesing or something all-inish and your saying that your opponent needs luck to survive.

glhf means your decent at the game but your lacking the polishing touches to roflstomp.

gl hf means you know what your doing.

however i believe if you gl/glhf/gl hf before your opponent your showing your confidence. I always try to get it out before my opponent.

Heyoka

Katowice25012 Posts

August 14 2011 02:18 GMT

#28

That's weird that he would get incensed about it because this is really a huge non-issue.

That being said I remember InReach made a big speech once on how saying glhf makes no sense because he refuses to wish his opponents luck which always struck me as a bit spergy and funny but at least had some logic behind it.

writer22816

United States5775 Posts

August 14 2011 02:18 GMT

#29

On August 14 2011 11:17 iTzSnypah wrote:
Both are wrong, you should gl hf, the space makes all the difference.

Gl means your cheesing or something all-inish and your saying that your opponent needs luck to survive.

glhf means your decent at the game but your lacking the polishing touches to roflstomp.

gl hf means you know what your doing.

however i believe if you gl/glhf/gl hf before your opponent your showing your confidence. I always try to get it out before my opponent.

ya this, make sure you know your gl hf etiquette before you hop online, jeez.