Author: David H. McClain
Date: 13:21:31 06/16/03
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On June 16, 2003 at 15:23:07, Peter Fendrich wrote: >Suddenly a bunch of programs begun to match my engine Terra. It was accounts >with engines like Fritz 8, ChessTiger 15, CM9K and even Ruffian. Do I have to >say that they beated up Terra badly... What they had in common was their >extremely low ICC rating due to the fact that it was quite new accounts. Ratings >like 2300 and 2400 for these programs made Terra quickly losing 150-200 points. > >Is this a coincident or is something fishy going on that I should be aware of? > >/Peter Peter, Part of the problem is many of these accounts are !computer and when they get beat they look for alleged weaker programs to play to prop up their phony ratings. I for one have much respect for the alleged "low" rated programs on ICC. They have "tuned me up" on more than a few occasions! We have been "round and round" with Admin on ICC about the !computer accounts. You can't go and play them but they will come and play you while you are unattened, take your points and leave. The ICC Admin won't do anything about it. Not only that they enter "Computer Only" matches in an attempt to gain free extened membership but most of the time they are soundly beaten by the legitimate "I play all" computer accounts. Many of these !computer accounts are multi processors and "kiddies" using the new computer daddy bought them. First thing the do is put !computer in their variable and then go play other kiddies or old women. Ignore most of them, they won't be around long when the novelty wears off. I would be happy to play you anytime but I normally stay within my own range so I too won't be accused of bullying "low" rated accounts. Read my profile....... RollingThunder
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