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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