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Subject: Re: Computer Tournaments... WHY?

Author: Chris Whittington

Date: 13:22:20 10/16/97

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On October 16, 1997 at 15:30:34, Steven Schwartz wrote:

>I know that every year we promote "The Winner of This Tournament" and
>"The Winner of That Tournament".
>
>It is great for selling programs, but what does it REALLY mean?

Scientifically not a great deal. the better programs tend to do better,
but the final ordering must contain an element of luck.

Meeting place to speak to the other nutters.

New ideas usually.

Euphoria or disillusionment.

But what does ANYTHING mean, really ?  :)

Chris


>
>Most of these tournaments are 6 rounds or 8 round or 10 rounds, and the
>results, although of interest, really do not tell us anything except
>Program #1 was luckier than Program #2 in this particular tournament.
>
>Ed decided that this process was not for him. I, personally, give him
>credit for his decision.
>
>Steve



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