It’s simple. Playing Bingo is a game that Rewardia has offered and it does come with the chat room which is obviously optional. Chat? Don’t chat? Comment? Don’t comment? Read the comments? Don’t read the comments? There

I would be totally offended if I comments like that - absolutely disrespectful to me and the whole Rewardia community. We must all show good sportsmanship towards everybody.

well Julz,, it has been just shy of 2 years since this was posted,, i don't do bingo much anymore, but it seems to not have all the drama that was in there before, folks tell me the nastiness is at a much lower level now,, anyone care to comment,, that is a regular bingo player now, a lot of folks left, just wondering how it is,,😁 Edited 16-Jun-24 08:20am

Just don’t reply when we comment. I wish people would chat with me. I do get lonely sometimes and have no friends. You sound mean.

Juiz, where have you been??? That is totally unrealistic.

HI THIS IS HARRY N AND I HAVE COME BACK TO PLAY BINGO BUT REWARDIA HAS NOT ALLOWED ME TO SEND MESSAGES. I AM GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE MESSAGES YOU HAVE SENT ME. I HOPE TO BE IN TOUCH SOON

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i occasionally play bingo, i see people posting, but i came to play bingo and don't givearatzazz what anyone posts, if bingo is driving you to seek professional mental health, then i would say it's a problem, if it bothers you so much you have to publicly complain about, then maybe bingo is not for you,, but do have a nice day,,, see you in bingo ;-))

I for one do quite like the bingo from time to time. .When there's no speak of yawnn nn n lawn bowls n crochet kettle covers .what's an inuendo ?.. Let's get down to business I don't got no time to play around what is this? Must be a circus in town let's shut the s##t down on these clowns can I get a witness... Hell yeah.Edited 14-Dec-22 22:47pm

AMEN JULZ!!

I find the chit-chat amusing and friendly and helps to pass the time away between games. I have not noticed anyone taking offence if there is silence or no response.

I'd think Julz is back playing bingo with a new ID and keeping quiet and happy with the 1000 points she got for her forum topic.

BINGO

"Clickity-click, 66"

so let me get this straight, this Julz person disappeared with no hair and joined a monastery, that must be why Julz has never answered back, he/she/it took a vow of silence, i wonder how he/she/it looks in orange, or camo, since he/she/it may have joined the foreign legion ,, good morning mr A, and so sorry for your loss, beer and keyboards do suck 'eh,, ;-)) Edited 30-Oct-22 06:28am

someone else said that she shaved all her hair off and joined a Buddist monastery in Victoria..I'm waiting for Allin and Bill to get back with more interesting details because this one is back up at number 2 for no reason

Whatever happened to Julz?...remember Julz?...someone told me she ran away after this posting and joined the Foreign Legion...somewhere where she could be totally free of bingo!

Yes this was an interesting one...what year was this one?...its good to see the old ones bobbing up to the surface...this one made Bingo popular with normal people for over 4 days... everyone was waiting for Bingo to become interesting....a bit like Cricket really! Edited 29-Oct-22 21:33pm

Can you play more than one card,

i fail to see the problem here, other than all this drama,, if you don't like whats being chatted, just freakin ignore it,, it's none of my business unless someone says something to me, i will answer, other than that, i play bingo and cribbage on a split screen and just ignore the chat column, if anyone has a problem doing that, then they are just busy bodies and want to be up in everyone's crap anyways,,, but y'all have a fine day with wateva y'all decide ;-)) Edited 20-Sep-22 07:59am

Ive played a little in the last few months. The points are pathetic so its pretty clear that those who play regularly do so for the company of other players. I have found the players welcolming. The only time I have been really annoyed was the night someone innocently mentioned covid and an anti vaxer went off into a rant that went on and on and on.

It is totally up to your own feelings if you want to chat or not. I haven't heard once that someone is holding a gun to someone's head and tell him to chat with the group. So if you want to talk about everything, if you don't wanna, just sit and enjoy the game

I have only replied once to someone that asked a question. I prefer to play the game. And I definitely don't get mad at anyone who isn't talking.

I only comment occasionally it's a choice whether you comment or not I only try to have nice positive comments towards others when I do comment as I have always believed if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all!

just play bingo and ignore the comments, if someone personally attacks you turn them into rewardia,, it's just a freakin game, play it and be happy,,,,

I have always enjoyed chatting to you Julz and sorry you haven't had a good time there too. Haven't seen the negative aspects you commented on and hopefully they are not happening now as I don't seem to see any poor comments. Hope you come back and enjoy a game or too and a chat!

I just prefer to play the game to earn points full stop.

OK, well there are a lot of comments for this discussion. You have certainly got the members chatting Julz. I am a fairly regular player of BINGO here , i have only played it a few times in real life. I am by no means a retired older citizen though, but i do enjoy the interaction with the others who play and chat. I admit that my Mental Health isn't as healthy as it could be and i am doing what i can to better that- playing bingo and interacting with others is one of the things that helps my situation. I have very few friends left in real life, i have got to "know" people here and they seem like lovely people. Would i willingly want to meet each and every person in real life? Possibly not, Am i happy to chat to them most days about life in general, or share a joke, some trivia or a favourite song? Yeah- no harm there. NO one can please everyone all of the time, someone will find issues with the way something is typed or said even if no harm was meant from it. (And yes, i did leave the word "no" in capitals just to show that i'm not perfect with my grammar, etc but it doesn't make me any less of a person either.) The chat in Bingo is something we can all contribute to or not join in. Either way, it shouldn't matter. I thought you seemed like a nice person from the chats you contributed to over the time you've played in the bingo rooms. We all have good days and bad days. Days when we feel like a chat and days where we just want to play and not add to the chat. I know i do. Somedays i'll chat more than play and those days i usually haven't had much interaction with the outside world at all, so this is a way for me to have some adult chats, not just thinking monologues in my head or talking to my children. I hope you're keeping well Julz and know that whether it is in Bingo, the general discussion or elsewhere- if you ever wish to chat, there will always be someone around ready to reply and chat with you. <3 I have seen some filthy language used from time to time, but not for quite a while now thankfully. It is nothing that i haven't heard before though. Keyboard warriors are often just cowards who think typing something mean or hurtful helps to make them feel like a bigger person, but we all know that's not the case.

I think it's quite nice for someone to congratulate someone, the problem with me is by the time I type thank you, or type congrats, I would have forgotten who had said WD,or who won

I did not know you could talk on the bingo game

The main problem with bingo is that it is very difficult to win.

There’s no obligation to read the comments or participate in the thread. It’s the only opportunity that people have to chat somewhat “live” on Rewardia. Let them have their fun, and say “well done” , amongst other things, if they choose.

I just like to play sometimes I will congratulate person but not always what’s the big deal?????!!!!!!

I don’t read the comments

agree

Oh dear. What warranted that rant? I don't have time for Bingo and didn't know people still played it.

I tapped on the heart icon not a ?

True ??

As long you have fun. I think doing this better them pay for the real stuffs

Ha Ha , this is funny. You play bingo and we need to cheer on and compliment people who get lucky. come on. Yes great if that is your banter, but if some one does not respond leave them alone, obviously they just want to play the game

No you don't have to acknowledge someone's win. It's a bit silly to expect it with bingo. It's not like winning a gold medal at the Olympics is it? Even then I think elite athletes don't EXPECT every single person in the crowd to congratulate them on the win. Relax, and take it easy people.

bingo should be like early sport a relaxation from your everyday stress of earning a living I have played but does not greatly appeal to me

Only been on the game 3 or 4 times but never came across anything sinister going on..I actually find the game quite boring and the chat was too hard for me to keep up with so I gave up bothering with it but if there is bullying and other things going on then I would suggest Admin check this out because Rewardia is supposed to be a safe platform I would of thought.

It's a very slow way to make points - I think the chat is good :)

I don't mind the chit chat. you can either get involved or ignore it. Its up to you

played the game a couple of times and managed to cook a roast dinner and paint the house before the game ended, why not chat just do it with respect

Why not chat it takes so long for the balls to come down we do have time to chat

I play to play that's all. There is bit of chat that happens but I don't play Bingo for chat. Ignore any drama and don't create any I say.

I love playing Bingo, I've met some awesome people playing. I don't care if people chat or not, it's up to them how they play. I've only seen rude behavior once & it got reported. Most of the time we have a bit of a laugh & support each other.

Haven't played for a few days as I am "on strike" with the whole website after too many surveys not paying out and Rewardia not doing anything about it. Sorry you feel this way Julz I have enjoyed chatting with people but everyone is free to chat or not chat, it's up to the individual. I have seen a number of comments that were inappropriate and were not necessary, so glad if the person has stopped. Hope to see your name there when I come back but for now boycotting all surveys and games.

I didn’t play bingo, ever. So maybe I should try, didn’t know so many social interaction going on! I’m sorry, no offence.

I think we need to remember, that for some people this is the only conversation they have all day. It may also be the only positive words they here when others say WD. I know it makes me feel good when others say good luck or well done. Obviously some players have become good friends and personally I like the banter when the game is slow for me. I also can see that others may find it distracting, I suggest you put a post-it or something over the bottom of the screen so you don't see them. I've not seen anything offensive written, but I don't mind a giggle either. So lets all just play the game, let others play or chat if they want.

Hey it's meant to be fun. A simple TA is enough when they acknowledge your win. I don't read all the comments that are made during a game. Have fun or don't play that game

Gee, this sounds like a plot for a C grade movie, rather than a group of over 50's sitting in a barren community hall with a few tables and chairs where sits a group of people looking to win a meat tray or a basket of fruit, patiently waiting for someone who is standing on the stage and turning the wheel of a round cage filled with white balls with numbers on them to call them out to the people who, texta in hand, are waiting to fill in their card with the very same numbers contained within that wire basket. I always thought Bingo was kind of a cliche for boredom, clearly it is far more than that. Apparently it is misogynistic, narcissistic and dominating of those who simply want to play a game that is just a bit of fun and maybe have a chat with the person sitting next to them while seeing if those numbers fall in their favour! Clearly wouldn't be my cup of tea! Please accept my apologies for my ignorance of this power play posing as light entertainment!

I don't do the discussion aspect as I find it distracting from the game (I also play other games while I wait for the numbers to fall). I. completely agree Julz with some of the comments being really offensive. There have been sexist and racial innuendos and sometimes statements that have made me really uncomfortable. Generally people are really nice though and the comments are social and supportive.

I play the bingo and enjoy the chats and I do say WD to people who win. I like to think it is fun to get to know where people are from. I have been lucky and not had any issues with sexual innuendo so sorry this has happen to you. If I have a win it is a bonus.

Have played from time to time. Have congratulated winners from time to time. Have not noticed any rudeness in comments or sexual innuendos.

Never played don’t get involved with chat rooms

Never played it...I didn't know there were so many perils...

Oh hey, I see me

Never played it.

i cannot play for to long as the pain in my neck increases

Didn’t know there was bingo here.

Someone sent me a message on that game, but for some reason I couldn't post a reply. I don't sit on there game after game as apparently some people do. Maybe they chat in other areas. I do agree, if don't wish to chat that is your right.

I have played Bingo from time to time ,when I play it seems tame to me I see a couple of people chatting ,just small talk .I never never chip in be cause I think that is rude.ok if I play Bingo again I'll congratulate who ever wins ,sorry I have'nt before anyway I have never noticed anyone congratulate any of my wins.Not that I win much ??????

I rarely play bingo on here as it is so slow. Don't play it anywhere else either.

Must admit - I haven't really seen a lot of people on here being rude. I think you are exaggerating here a bit!! If you don't like the Bingo playing - simply stop doing it.

I am not particularly interested in playing bingo.

Nothing wrong with freedom of speech.

I never knew there was soooooooo much interest in Bingo. I must play more often as it sounds really really upbeat. Fast, dynamic and intellectual. Ummmmm.Edited 31-Jul-22 14:20pm

I don't play often but I leave if I win a game so that others get a better chance. Tried a game a few minutes ago and it jammed part way through - this seems to happen fairly regularly.

Its a fun thing that fills in a spot and gives you a break from your ordinary day. If you have a problem DON"T PLAY!! Have a great day.

It does seem to be a club for the elite. Chin up poppet.

I've played a lot of bingo games and I've never seen any rude or nasty comments in the discussions

Can’t be bothered waiting, waiting, waiting and then the game is done in about a minute……lol

Not sure what point is being made here, could be saved by the bell as I I am not a "Bingo Player".. I only ever get those little tickets, from the stall at shopping centre. you have to peal back and hopefully you win something, hopefully the word "BINGO" I think and win $50 YAY I should be so lucky!!

I've seen them but my disdain of never winning and the slow pace overrode the sordid remarks. Just like discussions on here, you can choose to comment or not, you can choose to ignore or not.

I have never seen anyone "coerced" into saying WD etc, nor anyone "denigrated: for not. People just play bingo as they see fit. What peoples circumstances are is of no concern of others. Personally I have never seen any sexual references so maybe I have been lucky. Play on all and good luck.

Let people chat if they want, if they take offense at others not joining don't worry about it. some have been playing together for a long time. personally I don't chat much or for that matter don't play much either :) Julz, if you are offended by the innuendos don't read the chat

I like playing bingo and read what others are saying

Agree with Carolyn C !

Love bingo

WOW, HAVEN'T PLAY BINGO IN A LONG TIME....BUT I ASO AGREE WITH YOU 100 %..........

Before Covid the points on rewardia were so much higher…get back to better scores, it also seems stupid that if you win a game in your fastest time you get the lowest score!

Wow, didn't realise the bingo hall was such a hot bed of contention and controversy. Me thinks Me should go, sounds way more interesting than I envisioned.

Maybe just don't read the comments.

Just be friendly and courteous to all if you have to comment.

I don't feel there is any pressure to chat or respond to comments on Bingo. I haven't seen any sexual innuendos Julz and I love getting to know others from NZ and USA ... I think it's a friendly site and I'm sorry you feel that way.

I so agree, not too long ago, I was playing a bingo game, and was so hurt when some guy was doing the sexual innuendos, and I had NOTHING to do with him doing this at all. He just came up with it, it was horrible. Never did figure out what his problem was.

You have to laugh. .... and I like warning people which games I am about to win in advance so they do not get upset when they loose. Edited 31-Jul-22 07:48am

You have got to be joking, that is despicable behaviour. This is my "Quiet Time", and for others too. RESPECT PLEASE!

I have never played it, and I am thankful I haven't after reading the comments that are being made I think it should be removed.

yes there are some folks on bingo that get carried away at times, i just ignore and play the game, if someone were to personally offend me i would certainly let them know about it,, just ignore the crap and play bingo is what i say ;-))

I agree with you Julz, maybe Rewardia needs to move the game

Bingo on Rewardia is soooo slow and I felt it was a huge waste of my time so I stopped playing. For those being rude online .. if you aren't focusing on the game, find something else better to do - no need to piss others off.

I tried playing this game for a while but got fed up with the inane comments and the constant "hi, bye & congrats"! Most of the contributors can't even spell. So I gave it up.

I have played bingo every now and then, but not a lot. Do notice that a lot of people chat, only seen in a friendly way. Have seen some of your chats Julz, thought you had a few friends on there. I generally dont comment on there, as I am concentrating, but might see comments between ball drops. Everyone has the right to feel comfortable and safe playing.

some people are not the type of people that want to chat they go to play enjoy the games. I have never won at bingo and it seems that the same people are always winning. As for some people they know no difference other then being rude. I totally agree with what you said in your comment. I do not really care what others think of me. I do not chat. If others do not like it, then go some place else. I am there for the games. They are relaxing and I enjoy them.

The last time I went to bingo I got the flu and threw up when I got home. I don’t play anymore

I see the chat in Bingo the same as comments sections all over this site: you can either respond or not and this does not reflect on anybody as a person. I don't understand why people are so nit-picky over ridiculous irrelevant things. I agree with you in respect to the inappropriate conversations and I usually ignore those but have on the rare occasion asked people to cut it out as this is not what the board is for.