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Subject: Re: Moderation can the moderators explain why this is ok?

Author: Djordje Vidanovic

Date: 08:23:58 03/26/01

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Hi Bertil,

I should clarify my point a little better, I think.  I am sorry that I was
misunderstood.  No, I do not think that it is OK for _anyone_ to write the way
Thorsten did about Enrique.  However, he always backs off when in a pinch, so
that moderators find themselves in a strange situation with Thorsten:  in a no
man's land, so to speak.  He issues an apology or a watered down version of what
he's said first, etc., so that it is very difficult to actually ban him.

On the other hand, when he sticks to regular computer chess, regardless of his
outspoken comments, he can be a very valuable contributor, pinpointing
weaknesses and strengths of different programs with remarkable acuity.

When I said that he tended to produce hot air most of the time, I thought it was
sufficient to describe my position regarding him.

To sum up:  I think that Thorsten really did an ugly thing when writing about
Enrique submitting lies to CSS.  I only did not think that he should have been
banned for that, as that was merely his _opinion_ -- downright false and
slanderous as I am concerned. Thorsten has a way with moderators though, he
somehow slips right through our hands... Just ask Bob Hyatt (who too is
unexpectedly soft on Thorsten :))...

Regards again,

***  Djordje




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