Author: Uri Blass
Date: 19:56:13 11/12/04
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On November 12, 2004 at 22:39:00, Steven Edwards wrote: >Concerning the use of "nocomputer" in an ICC formula: > >I note that some computer players on ICC have "nocomputer" in their accept >formula, thus prohibiting challenges from other computer players. Doesn't this >seem just a little bit asymmetrical and without good reason? You mean players who play against computer but only they can ask to do it and not allow computers to ask them. I think that it is better not to look for justice in ICC because there are people that want to increase their rating and do not care if they deserve it. > >I have no problem with human players having "nocomputer" in their formula, and I >suppose that a computer player could have a "computer" (only) term. > >Symbolic, now on nearly 24/7, takes on all established, non-freeweek opponents >in rated competition with the only restriction being that the opponent rating be >no less that 600 Elo lower. Is not it a bit asymmetrical formula when there is not also no more than 600 elo higher? I guess that practically you do not play players who are more than 600 elo higher but the formula is still not symmetric. Uri
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