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Subject: Re: What about evaluation, Ed?

Author: Antonio Dieguez

Date: 15:27:47 01/04/03

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Hi!

>Why are you so glad about all these tricks being exposed anyway?
>It is only to the advantage of the great programmers, implementation is all that
>is left when there are no more secrets.
>
>It just raises the level so it becomes harder and harder to compete and all
>programs will converge to the same strength. There is not much sport in that
>IMO.

That's a small exageration.

>One of Ed's ideas was already on my todo-list, now it's on everybodys todo list!
>I'm not sure how I feel about that....

There will be even less weaker programs. Strength certainly can converge a
little bit more.

BTW I know you could post a message like this, because prior messages of you :)
Sunne always is the perjudicated... just joking uh. Most of me feels the same
you feel, as I have an amateur chess program stronger than the average amateur
chess program. It is a competitive hobby for many.

see you.



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