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Subject: Re: Applause for Bob

Author: Steven Schwartz

Date: 12:17:44 09/18/98

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On September 18, 1998 at 14:51:07, Robert Hyatt wrote:

>On September 18, 1998 at 04:14:43, Roberto Waldteufel wrote:
>
>>
>>On September 17, 1998 at 16:55:44, Pat King wrote:
>>
>>>I'd like to take a moment to publicly thank Bob Hyatt for the help he's
>>>given me, and who knows how many others, in bettering my understanding
>>>of computer chess and helping me improve my program.
>>>
>>>In a forum full of name calling and egotism, Bob can be counted on to
>>>give thoughtful and useful answers to any question (even if occasionally
>>>it's not the question I asked). He continues to do so despite countless
>>>flames against him for crimes ranging from the trivial to the imagined,
>>>but never for spite.
>>>
>>>This has been an unpaid political announcement.
>>>
>>>Pat
>>
>>Yes, we are all very fortunate that Bob takes the time and trouble to help and
>>inform us. I have found Bob's posts to be the most useful and informative. When
>>I visit CCC I try to read only those posts that I expect to hold interesting
>>information and discussion. When the title is inconclusive in this respect, I
>>look at the authors of the posts. I know when I see Bob's name that the post is
>>worth reading. I would certainly like to join in the applause!
>>
>>Roberto
>
>Not always true, of course.  I get caught up in "nonsense" threads from time
>to time myself.  If it were "crafty" doing the responding, I'd fix it.  :)
>But for me, the "master programmer" is not paying enough attention to my
>programming.  :)


Add my name to the list of BH admirers.

Even though I agree that you allow the "nonsense" to
occupy too much of your time, I, for one, appreciate the
fact that you have the stamina and backbone to constantly
and consistently stand up for what you believe.

- Steve





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