Author: Peter Fendrich
Date: 13:34:32 06/16/03
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On June 16, 2003 at 16:21:31, David H. McClain wrote: >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 Ok, I forgot to tell that my account is "TerraPi". The account "Terra" is something else and has nothing to do with my engine. /Peter
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