Author: Peter Skinner
Date: 07:42:09 01/17/05
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On January 17, 2005 at 09:43:55, Jeff Hlywa wrote: >How much did ICC pay you to write this "review"? Seeing as you forgot to >provide a list of pro's for FICS and con's for ICC, it's hard to imagine your >review is objective. Why not address these in your review: Wasn't paid a thing. That is just an updated review I did about one year ago. I never got anything then, and I don't need anything now. > >- Why does ICC have a 600 point difference between USCF rating and ICC rating? >My FICS rating is within 50 points of my USCF. Certainly they could normalize >these ... or is that they support the "see an improvement in your game" >argument. You will notice I did not discuss ratings relating to _any_ of the three servers. I think it is not a point worth talking about. The review was about where your more likely to have the best online chess experience. > >- Discuss the history of ICC and FICS. Many people, including myself, are still >bitter about the sudden disappearence of ICS. See above. This has nothing to do with a user's experience _today_. > >- Discuss the articles describing how to cheat on ICC >(http://eprint.iacr.org/2004/203) Why would I do that? Why inform someone on _how_ to cheat, when I list it as a problem on all three servers? > >I'm watching live coverage of the Corus tournament on FICS. I also plan on >playing in the nightly 5 0 tournament. Based on your review, this isn't >possible. You better read it again. I state there are tournaments on all three servers. Peter > >On January 16, 2005 at 21:37:06, Peter Skinner wrote: > >>As some of you know, about 1 yr ago I put out a review of all the most popular >>chess servers one can use. >> >>Well I just updated it, and it can be found at: >> >>http://www.crafty-chess.com >> >>It is offered in .doc and .pdf formats for all to read. >> >>I hope you enjoy it. >> >>Peter
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