online bingo etiquette

Anyone who is used to playing live bingo will know that there is an etiquette that must be followed in bingo halls.
When playing live bingo players are expected to remain silent while the balls are being called so that all the players can hear what numbers have been called out and so that when the winner calls out they can be heard.

However, when playing online it is very different as you don't need to be silent unless you feel it helps your game.
As most online bingo sites offer a chat facility playing bingo online still requires a certain level of etiquette. The chat facility means that you can chat to players while the game is taking place about anything you want and this means that playing online is still as sociable as playing in a bingo hall.
The general rule with the chat option is to be respectful and courteous to other players so it's best to keep offensive comments and swearing at bay. The beauty of online bingo is that it attracts a wide cross section of society so it is important not to alienate fellow players.
This is also important when choosing a screen name. Your screen name says a lot about you so pick something that sums up your character but make sure it won't offend others and only use lower case letters for the name as the sites chat moderators choose upper case letters to make them stand out.
In fact all upper case lettering is considered a no-no. Writing in upper case lettering is seen to be like shouting – you wouldn't shout at someone across the bingo hall, so why should you shout at someone online.
It is also important to remember that the chat room is not there as an advertising facility so avoid advertising products or sites on there.
And of course there is nothing worse than a sore or braggy loser – it's annoying in real life and is annoying in bingo chat rooms too.
Most sites have chat moderators, or CMs, who make sure that everything runs smoothly and that all offensive comments are removed. When talking to CMs it is important to remember that they are busy and often have more than one request to deal with at once so it is important to be respectful and patient with them.
Finally, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the game.