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Subject: Re: Computer accounts DO cause ratings inflation

Author: James T. Walker

Date: 06:25:35 03/17/99

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On March 17, 1999 at 08:56:49, Albert Silver wrote:


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The problem is that 500 points were spread out in the pool and
>they don't properly represent an increase in strength on the opponents' part.
>When I get back, I don't go to 2800, but a bit higher as I am now playing the
>same opponents, but with slightly higher ratings.
>
<snip>
                                  Albert Silver
Hello Albert,
This all sounds reasonable to me.  One cure might be to allow only one
"Registered Program" per computer account.
Jim Walker



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