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Subject: Re: Quota system for OT posts

Author: Pete Galati

Date: 20:24:22 01/01/01

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On January 01, 2001 at 22:51:00, Jim Kearman wrote:

>On January 01, 2001 at 17:23:52, James Robertson wrote:
>
>>I've noticed that certain people here post off-topic posts (pontifications about
>>human players, political drivel, etc.) constantly. I think this is a problem,
>>and it needs to be fixed. One solution would be to delete anything that isn't
>>strictly computer chess, but we might miss a few otherwise interesting posts. My
>>solution is to use a quota system for off-topic posts. In other words, each
>>member is entitled to, say, five off-topic posts in one month. If someone dares
>>to exceed this number, then the offending posts will be ruthlessly purged from
>>our forum.
>>
>>Perhaps we could even use this system to improve publicity for computer chess.
>>Maybe we can sell "permission packets": say, for $29.95 a member may post five
>>extra off-topic posts this month. Then maybe we can use the proceeds to host
>>tournaments or run TV ads or something.
>>
>>What do you guys think?
>>
>>James
>
>In the U.S., certain industrial companies are allowed to sell off their "right"
>to pollute to other companies. I will sell my unused OT posts for $1.00 each,
>PayPal accepted.

You may have some pretty tough compitition in that field, but if you have a big
stockpile you can probably have very compeditive rates.

Pete



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