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Subject: Re: Rating system

Author: TEERAPONG TOVIRAT

Date: 18:13:26 06/10/03

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On June 10, 2003 at 07:07:16, Lyn Harper wrote:

>On June 09, 2003 at 20:49:43, TEERAPONG TOVIRAT wrote:
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>If we add special bonus in a rating system, would it  cause
>>inflation in the system? I think it would because the average
>>rating of all players would increase.
>>Do you think so?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Teerapong
>  What would this "special bonus" be for? And it could only inflate the
> rating system if most,if not all, players received it.

Hi Lyn,

According to some rating calculators I have, I think they add bonus
for a huge win eg. a lower rated player beats a few higher rated
players consecutively. It seems that you agreed with me. I'm trying
to find out whether they have "special reduction" or not.

Thanks for your comment.
Teerapong



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