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Subject: Re:The usual excuse list

Author: Daniel Clausen

Date: 03:32:19 02/27/04

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On February 26, 2004 at 17:02:55, enrico carrisco wrote:

[snip]

>I don't feel that too few games is an excuse at all.  Anyone understanding
>statistical signifigance would agree.  In fact, one shouldn't even try to
>extract indicators until at least 100 games (and even then, it's dangerous.)
>
>Those running short matches and extrapolating which engine is superior would
>probably find more exacting results using tarot cards or calling Psychic Friends
>Network.
>
>-elc.

You don't understand human beings very well it seems. Most couldn't care less
about correct answers. Most are happy enough to get _some_ answer. That's why
religion works. ;) [and politics, I might add]

Sargon



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