I like to play at BBO a lot, thanks Fred. But, I am suffering from too much "shouting" while at a table, playing or kibitzing. I think it would make BBO tables a much more pleasant place to enjoy bridge if we can have a function button to block or "muffle" the noise of lobby talks, calling for substitutes and especially anyone announcing a new tounaments, etc. Anyone at the table while need to receive some message can keep the button open, other persons, like me, can choose to close it.