Author: Terry McCracken
Date: 21:06:09 11/19/03
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On November 19, 2003 at 23:21:57, Lyn Harper wrote: > I don't mean to seem overly sceptical, or 'anti-Kaspy', but do you suppose >these most recent GM/comp matches are rehearsed, right down to the last move? > Let's consider: If the GM were to trounce the comp, then there would be no >interest in further matches, because the comps are'nt seen as worthy opponents >just yet. If the comps trounce the GMS, then again no interest, because the >comps have established themselves as the superiors, in which case there's little >incentive to keep buying the latest versions. > Now with drawn matches, the interest is kept alive. Sort of like a soapy on >TV, keep the suspense high and they will keep coming back to watch. And this, >hopefully, will translate into healthy sales. > Lyn No, as if it were, _all_ involved would be risking _everything_ and they would be facing _lawsuits_ as Betsson has to be factored into the equation or _conspiricy_ as well!
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