Such a rule for backgammon ?

[Rommeo]

I have just learned how to play backgammon, a friend of mine explained the rules and I like the game. But there is one thing I m wondering about ;

 

My friend told me that, after throwing the dices, I m free to pass(skip) my turn.  For example when it is my turn, I m throwing the dices, let say dices are 3-3, I have chance to play - I m not stuck, but I m passing my turn without playing and moving anything. My friend told me this is possible.

 

But; I have installed 3 different backgammon games and none of them let me to skip my turn.  After throwing the dices, If I m not stuck, it forces me to play.

 

And I m wondering which one is correct ?

While playing backgammon, Am I free to skip my hand with/without throwing the dices ?

[Garethp]

I have NEVER heard of that rule. It completely negates the point of the game, which is using random luck to your advantage, no matter how good or bad the die