Author: Komputer Korner
Date: 23:48:17 12/21/98
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On December 19, 1998 at 08:52:59, Oliver Y. wrote: >If KK never used the term 'toy,' the subsequent instructive reactions would not >have been posted. I do value the masters' description of how they use their >programs, and I'd like them to continue elaborating. >verb, to entice, to tease...get the idea? > >I happen to use programs the way KK suggests. I think I understand just about >everyone's opinion on this issue, and I don't feel worked up about it, just >really entertained...I confess I skip to the end of threads though... > >Keep in mind that being a "toy" is not mutually exclusive of "didactic" >qualities. > >I wonder what the folks at Mindscape think of Mr. Cumming's comment re whether >the term "toy" is offensive. > >Keep in perspective what their market is, "hey kids, guess what toy I bought you >for Christmas!" > >"Oh Daddy, Mommy, thank you!" > >They'd also be chuckling that so many posts are about their product. >Say KK, how much are they paying you? If it is possible to reach master level by not looking at one's games then all the chess schools I have ever read about are discounting the value of tactical puzzle solving. I will apologize to Chris Dorr on this and it may be that both ways are equally valid. -- Komputer Korner
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