Author: Frank Phillips
Date: 03:33:45 05/28/01
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On May 28, 2001 at 06:29:56, Steve Timson wrote: >Having been victim of similar accusations when I started playing with Chester on >ICC I know how you feel. It is sad when people react to any demonstration of >above average quality with jealousy rather than congratulations. It reminds me >of junior high rather than a group of adults. On the bright side, like any group >of people there are a variety of personalities here, and you will find people >that offer frienship and congratulations as well. We all have great attachment >to our creations, and get frustrated when they lose. This frustration is >greater when it comes out of no where. When Searcher appeared on ICC and >started beating up on Chester, it was frustrating of course. I thought, where >did this come from! Hehe. But after a few frustrated grumblings, I accepted >that there was a new quality program to play with. I believe there is some >history that we "newcomers" (new though I have been reading CCC for years) are >not fully acquainted with, that leads to this climate of suspicion, so maybe >there is some justification. However, it would be nice to get past it. > >Just stick around, talk to people, share ideas, etc. You will find that this >place isn't all that bad. And with regards to your performance in the >tournament, I say congratulations and hope to see more from your excellent >program. > > - Steve Thank you steve this means a lot. I can understand people's suspicions. But what about benefit of the doubt. Goodness, I have asked enough daft questions here for years to be known. Frank
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