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Subject: Re: Mike's lament

Author: Oliver Roese

Date: 09:41:44 10/08/00

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On October 08, 2000 at 12:34:25, Mike S. wrote:

>On October 08, 2000 at 12:20:43, Oliver Roese wrote:
>
>>(...)
>>I tried to match some computer-accounts on fics with a 2-12 timecontrol.
>>But almost all dont allow that (surprise, surprise;)
>
>I have made the same, or similar experience also with other players. I challenge
>them and messages like "The formula of ... requires blablabla..." appear. Half a
>page full of conditions and settings, necessary to be granted the honor of being
>allowed to play against those high lords of chess. I hate that. I don't think
>such a behaviour would be accepted in a real life chess club.
>
>I understand, if someone wants no blitz, blitz only or rated opponents only. But
>some have such an extensive catalogue of conditions, it's unbelieveable... I
>lost quite much of the fun playing at servers, after being confronted with this
>constantly.
>
>Regards,
>M.Scheidl

I feel the same way.
My little revenge is to put a fat "! computer" into my formula :)

Oliver



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