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When do you accept takeback requests?

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I have just decided not to give take backs anymore since I have lost twice due to the clock running out right after I gave a take back. That can probably be avoided by checking the clock before
agreeing, but I can not seem to remember to due that.
Only on obvious mouse slips, time control is a part of the game.
Never, because of the happiness I receive from a won game, no matter the circumstances. And I don't expect anything else from my opponents, but kudos to all the players who do.
I found this site about 40 minutes ago and didn't even know about the takeback feature. I would only use it in very casual games.
If it's rated I'm far less inclined to give a takeback unless it was a mouse slip.

Casual is free-game really, take back all you want.
I don't believe in take-back. It encourages inaccurate play and, if you win after benefiting from it, it takes away some of the enjoyment of winning. I never ask for it and I try not to give it to others. Sometimes I take pity, but then really feel annoyed when I lose!
Never accept takebacks! It's a great sign of weakness and lack of respect for the game. If you want takebacks, then maybe you should play checkers!!
I agree with Clarkey, unless it is a person trying to fool with me or is just really annoying. There was this one person who was in a bad position anyway and who offered a takeback after I took something, then once I accepted and I sent out another takeback for him/her to takeback his move my time was running and s/he just sat there and let it count down and then when I'd move he'd keep doing that... fortunately I had just enough time to win in the end, but I haven't accepted a takeback in the same way since.

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