Author: José Carlos
Date: 08:20:46 05/18/04
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On May 18, 2004 at 11:14:09, Sune Fischer wrote: >On May 18, 2004 at 10:42:41, Anthony Cozzie wrote: > >>Physical is definitely better. If it is 1 week (Sun-Sat), onsite, with >>automated playing and 500$ assistance for plane tickets, then I have *zero* >>problems. Going to exotic locations is _fun_. Right now attending would >>require 8 days vacation. Cut that to 5 and I am there. > >When I blow several thousands on a holiday I generally prefer to decide the >destination for myself. There is nothing preventing you from doing the same, >play a chess tournament on the internet and then afterwards go travel the world. > >I just don't see the appeal in having to travel half way around the world with a >20 kg rig. Then when you arrive at this great sunny location you get to sit >cooged up in a gymhall for 6 hrs a day, probably no aircondition, oh yahoo... >Seriously, like I wouldn't want to spend my time on something else should I >decide to visit Irael for a week or two. > >I guess I'm just a bit mystified by all these high-tech folks still adhering to >such antiquated methods, it would be laughable if it wasn't so darn sad. Actually those antiquated methods are very useful for profis, because they prevent a bunch of strong amateurs from playing and doing a good job like in CCT. It's commercial issue, IMO. José C. >-S. >>anthony
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