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it doesnt even matter i wouldn't mind playing with people who dont say GG LUL

If I'm playing on my computer I'll check the thumbs up to say my opponent was a good sport, I don't think that option is available on Android/iOS. But the expectation that people will go into a chat after every game is a bit far fetched in my opinion, so long as both players played their honest best is good enough for me, win or lose.

What if it wasn't a good game? What if I missed mate in 1 and then blundered my queen to an opponent 200 points lower. Should I still send GG or can I sit in the corner and sulk? 🙃

Common curtesy has gone by the wayside in much of today’s world. Thankfully - it is remembered and gets passed on for future players of the game.

It's unfortunate, but I have given up expecting anything close to courtesy on this site. @MarkGrubb - When my opponent win in the way you describe or by dirty flag, I usually just say "Thanks."  @OzzieTezz - I agree. No need to go into a chat, but tapping "gg" takes less than a second. 

Also, they should spread their left pinky when saying GG. Really, this kind of formal politeness is not very meaningful. Lets just all treat each other respectfully.

It's not beginner advice: it's an opinion that not everyone shares. As mentioned, responding with "good game" will open up the chat, even if you've disabled it. That's the issue. It would be a question of etiquette OTB, or if saying "good game" didn't upend a setting that lots of people choose to use. Let's give others the benefit of the doubt.

We should not be required to use the chat function. Sorry for being forceful on this, but it's so true.

I think good game should be required, as it is showing respect for the other player.

What if it wasn't a good game? Suppose I just blundered a few pieces away, hung my Queen and then resigned? Do you think I want my victorious opponent to tell me "Good game"?

I think you are pulling a fast one on us.

gg does not stand for good game.

gg stands for, got a gun.

This is well-known army lingo, don't confuse the civvies.

It was good for somebody... Personally, I only respond to private messages in a game since it seems to be a 50/50 shot of meeting an interesting person vs an internet troll 

Maybe we need 'gg' (sincerely) and 'GG' (ironically). Though GG might not cross borders easily. Canadians wont have any trouble but what about those further south? (ducks and runs for cover). 'Gg' and 'gG' are up for grabs. Any takers?

Why should only the loser say it? Also, why does it matter? I am usually one to say good game, but I don't ever hear it back. I feel like people either hit rematch or they quickly select new game.

Both players should gay good game. If I lose I will be the first to say it, if I win and my opponent does not say it I will say it first because it is sportsmanship. 

I grew up playing scholastic chess and that was one of the first things they went over every single time in the rule section.

Agreed. 

OTB this is kind of just covered under the finishing handshake. Online, who cares. Empty gestures just make it meaningless when one actually means "good game".

Instead of gg try, "Thanks for the game" . . 

If you win or lose . . .

What's wrong with all you guys? . . .

I tried it and was repeatedly reported for harassing my losing opponents. Chess.com members cured me of saying anything. I used to always say “Thank you for the game” when I would win, and I would say “Good Game” when I lost. It caused way too much flack.