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Subject: Re: Fafis out of CCT7 :-|

Author: Andrew Williams

Date: 15:35:17 02/12/05

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On February 12, 2005 at 18:22:35, Will Singleton wrote:

>On February 12, 2005 at 17:58:14, Andrew Williams wrote:
>
>>On February 12, 2005 at 17:49:14, Will Singleton wrote:
>>
>>>You are worse than a screwball.  I know I don't have any say in what goes on
>>>here, but I sure as hell won't be playing in any tourney against you.
>>>
>>>I think you need to understand that there is a reason people elect
>>>representatives to lead them, and that is so that anarchy will not ensue.  Think
>>>about it, when you grow up.
>>>
>>>Will
>>
>>I think this is OTT, Will. I agree 100% with the TD's decision on this one, and
>>I was arguing strongly in favour of the 0-1 result in channel 64. I am also
>>unimpressed at Fafis being withdrawn here - it seems like bad sportsmanship. But
>>I guess it's a very stressful thing to happen, especially after having internet
>>problems for round one. I feel that one should forgive and forget in this case.
>>I personally hope that Rafael will enter CCT next year. And use WinBoard.
>>
>>Andrew
>
>A very postmodern pov. :)  Disagree.  Actions should have consequences.  Think
>of all the effort that has gone into this tournament, and this screwball blows
>it all off.  If you enter a tournament, you have to play by the rules, and that
>includes the TD decision.  Otherwise, you have anarchy.  CCT isn't something you
>can just spit on without consequences.

I agree with this, but I don't think you can ban the guy for life.

Andrew



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