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Subject: Re: (Somewhat OT?) Exercise for remembering positions

Author: Chessfun

Date: 13:29:54 02/23/02

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On February 23, 2002 at 16:03:44, Mogens Larsen wrote:

>On February 22, 2002 at 22:09:29, Albert Silver wrote:
>
>>I rather imagine that some of the non-male members of the forum would have
>>frowned somewhat on it, unless it was supposed to be a critique of FIDE, in
>>which case it would have been wiser (IMHO) to say so.
>
>It wasn't a critique of anything substantial and I'm not qualified as the role
>model of chauvenism. Just a bit of satire about the (men) note. If I had been
>sober enough to halve the men's requirements instead, nothing would have
>happened. And after all, I wouldn't stand a chance against any of the women
>here.
>
>Regards,
>Mogens

I saw the post in question prior to it's being deleted, and admit that it never
bothered me. I saw it as a joke and as you say one if reversed wouldn't have
been so noticed. It's a rather sad reflection of our society.

Sarah.






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