Author: Bruce Moreland
Date: 22:07:17 05/08/00
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On May 08, 2000 at 19:58:12, Mike S. wrote: >On May 08, 2000 at 13:15:32, Bruce Moreland wrote: > >>It is possible that Bosboom was afraid to lose to the computer, but it is also >>possible that he is someone who does not want to be forced into intimate >>contact with them, and this should be respected if possible. > >Interesting new thought in this context (and with a subtle irony in your words, >if I understand it right). > >As I am much more used to play computers than people, I think I have this >emotion against humans. So, if I should ever play a tournament, maybe I'll >refuse playing against them and play the computers only... > >But to be serious: I doubt if the top priority of a master who refuses to play >against a computer, is still chess? If I were in their place, I'd compete with >whomever or whatever is put in front of me at the other side of the board. I'd >play the devil himself and give him a hell of a game. I may loose, but still >call myself a chess player. > >Regards, >M.Scheidl The people who play in these events are a little fraternity, and they don't want their world shaken up so much. Many of them expect a particular kind of experience, and their level of concentration is so very high that they fear the distraction caused by changes in the experience. Of course there are probably a few who just like to bitch about everything, too. It seems to be an aspect of the chess playing experience. bruce
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