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Subject: Re: New Poll Results... So Far Pretty Intriguing.

Author: Dann Corbit

Date: 12:14:16 09/28/99

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On September 28, 1999 at 15:09:08, robert michelena wrote:

>Regardless of how one feels on the issue, the fact remains that only chessbase
>programs were chosen for the faster computer setup. No amount of "spinning" or
>creative obfuscation can change that fact.
>
>If you have someone who is the legal profession, then they will agree with me
>that as per Federal Rules of Evidence, circumstantial evidence may be probative
>and therefore permitted as evidence ( Rule 401 of Federal Rule of Evidence ).
>
>The fact that the swedish meatball association failed to incorporate non
>chessbase programs, and thus skewer the ratings ( to promote sales?? ) allows
>reasonable people to infer certain conclusions.
>
>If you do  not agree with those conclusions, that is well within your right.
>However, don't begin to assail the veracity of those who point out the obvious.
>
>I wait with bated breath the response from the defenders of the  unholy
>conspiracy.
Of those you listed, only Shredder was even possible (for the reasons stated --
taken together with C.T.'s message showing that Chess Tiger is *not*
commercailly available except as an engine for Rebel.)

In other words, you are shooting blanks.



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