Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 07:23:29 12/10/03
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On December 10, 2003 at 02:52:24, Johan de Koning wrote: \>>chose this route. It might be painful. It was certainly avoidable. > >You know you're not doing anyone a favor by leaving the ICGA, and >certainly not yourself. So I'm asking you to think twice before you >put your money where your mouth is. > >... Johan My point is that in 1977, I helped form an organization for certain specific reasons. That organization has completely disconnected itself from the original purpose(s) it was formed for. IE it should be at the front of the pack with using automatic interfaces. It isn't. It should have reasonable rules that work with todays plug-in engine designs. It doesn't. It should provide TDs that make consistent decisions. One year the GUI is correct, the next year the engine is what counts, etc. Not consistent. And finally it should promote computer chess around the world. That's pretty obviously not being done. Now remind me exactly why I would join such an organization again? Should I enjoy reviewing papers for them (hard work). Should I enjoy attending events where there is a major debacle every year? Etc. ICC is so much more enjoyable, and I actually get to play games vs GM players regularly, something I've never gotten to do at an ICCA / ICGA event. :)
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