Author: stuart taylor
Date: 11:35:00 06/29/00
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On June 29, 2000 at 05:00:23, Mogens Larsen wrote: >On June 29, 2000 at 04:25:33, stuart taylor wrote: > >[snip] >> But there are some threads like "where do you live"? "What age"? And "getting >>to know some of you a bit better" etc. Would this be absolutely disqualified >>over here? if so why? > >I think that kind of personal interaction is disqualified here, unless at a very >modest level. The reason probably is, that this would clutter an attempt to make >this a serious forum for computer chess. In principle that's okay if you want to >make sure that "serious people" don't run away, but I don't think a little >conversation about other topics, now and again, would hurt anyone. That has >happened, but not often enough. > >When you think of the silly arguments conducted regularly by serious members as >well, then kind personal interaction is preferable. The sisterforum GCF is more >suitable for that kind of endeavours, since there's no moderation. At least not >by any physical being known to me. > >Regarding truthfulness of identity. I believe that all members, no matter when >they joined, should use their real names. There are no menacing threats to those >that do AFAIK. It is a bit silly IMHO to assume that you're important enough to >be harassed. > >Personal information about yours truly can be found at: >http://home1.stofanet.dk/Moq/ > >There's even a small message board for the chatty visitors. And a guestbook. > >Best wishes... >Mogens It would be a bit difficult for the chessplayers pride, and might seem a bit less relevant (speaking in a social and self-efacing way) for the interests of chess playing, and/or computer programming. But I think it would be excellent character training to speak about ones experiences of programing, and how one came to be intersted in it. And even more so- chess Playing. People should feel comfortable to describe all their experiences and personal difficulties and feelings in playing chess (and ask for, or offer - advice), without feeling any need for rivalry or competition- over the forum, i.e. off the (chess) board. The weak players (or programmers too) should not be made to look too stupid (of course they must BE very sensible and sensitive also), nor the stronger players feel too over proud etc. Or maybe it's too complicated? Even the violin playing forum is a bit more social (and sharing of ideas and experiences) than the piano playing forum. Mogens, nice homepage! S.Taylor
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