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08 May 03
Originally posted by CFCThey were set up for people who, for example, may play at work. If you use redhotpawn it may conjour up the wrong impression. Also since a lot of people at my office play here they have banned the site and blocked it on the firewall - luckily I can log into chessatwork or timeforchess and they are not blocked.
What's the point of them? They're the same thing.
Andrew
08 May 03
Originally posted by latex bishopYou play at work?😲 How'd you mean the wrong impression.
They were set up for people who, for example, may play at work. If you use redhotpawn it may conjour up the wrong impression. Also since a lot of people at my office play here they have banned the site and blocked it on the firewall - luckily I can log into chessatwork or timeforchess and they are not blocked.
Andrew
I'm sure there's other reasons aswell.
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08 May 03
Originally posted by CFCI play very badly at work and try and recover then I get home and can sit down and think about the huge blunder I make trying to play chess in the smallest window I can manage on my screen hoping no one can see.
You play at work?😲 How'd you mean the wrong impression.
I'm sure there's other reasons aswell.
"red hot pawn" think about what tounge in cheek thing this is supposed to mean. When you you say to your friends I was looking at some "red hot pawn" on the internet would they think you were looking at a chess site? Here lies the potential problem.
Andrew
08 May 03
Originally posted by latex bishopyeah-my dad went on the computer just after i'd been on it, and i hadn't closed the windows, so he asked if i still needed the "red hot...pawn", stressing the pawn...
I play very badly at work and try and recover then I get home and can sit down and think about the huge blunder I make trying to play chess in the smallest window I can manage on my screen hoping no one can see.
"red hot pawn" think about what tounge in cheek thing this is supposed to mean. When you you say to your friends I was looking at some "r ...[text shortened]... et would they think you were looking at a chess site? Here lies the potential problem.
Andrew
08 May 03
Originally posted by latex bishopBut the spelling is different. Anyway, people still knows it's all chess.
I play very badly at work and try and recover then I get home and can sit down and think about the huge blunder I make trying to play chess in the smallest window I can manage on my screen hoping no one can see.
"red hot pawn" think about what tounge in cheek thing this is supposed to mean. When you you say to your friends I was looking at some "r ...[text shortened]... et would they think you were looking at a chess site? Here lies the potential problem.
Andrew
08 May 03
Originally posted by latex bishopThey are set up for worried wives.
They were set up for people who, for example, may play at work. If you use redhotpawn it may conjour up the wrong impression. Also since a lot of people at my office play here they have banned the site and blocked it on the firewall - luckily I can log into chessatwork or timeforchess and they are not blocked.
Andrew
I think they set this up because,but,in all innocense they attracted the wrong kind of people.That is why they give you all those screens.
The people who stop are chess players.
The people who where looking for more than a chess game are gone.
Linda.
08 May 03
Originally posted by missleadWhat about me? I can't even play chess but i'm still here😛
They are set up for worried wives.
I think they set this up because,but,in all innocense they attracted the wrong kind of people.That is why they give you all those screens.
The people who stop are chess players.
The people who where looking for more than a chess game are gone.
Linda.
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08 May 03
Originally posted by CFCbut I doubt I am not the only person who has made a subconscious error at work and typed the wrong spelling into their browser! Can take some explaining that one!
But the spelling is different. Anyway, people still knows it's all chess.
Andrew
09 May 03
I occasionally pick up on a thread of "fear" around the issue of playing RHP while at work. The implication is that if you are playing chess, you are lazy. I am curious if there are any of you who receive affirmation or curiosity while playing at work. Does it ever contribute to the work environment in a good way? Kirk
09 May 03
Originally posted by kirksey957My boss knows I play here at work. While I can't say he encourages it, he really doesn't mind it either. The other people at my work place use other sites to play games, but nothing like chess. Overall, I think he appreciates that what I do in my spare time requires thought, especially as opposed to playing tetris and such. When I see him he ocassionaly even asks me how I've been doing at my chess site. 😉
I occasionally pick up on a thread of "fear" around the issue of playing RHP while at work. The implication is that if you are playing chess, you are lazy. I am curious if there are any of you who receive affirmation or curiosity while playing at work. Does it ever contribute to the work environment in a good way? Kirk
09 May 03
Originally posted by OmnislashAnd with other bosses you could get sacked.
My boss knows I play here at work. While I can't say he encourages it, he really doesn't mind it either. The other people at my work place use other sites to play games, but nothing like chess. Overall, I think he appreciates that what I do in my spare time requires thought, especially as opposed to playing tetris and such. When I see him he ocassionaly even asks me how I've been doing at my chess site. 😉
But what makes RHC different?
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Originally posted by OmnislashI actually found out about this site through my boss, since we are both guilty we can cover each other :o)
My boss knows I play here at work. While I can't say he encourages it, he really doesn't mind it either. The other people at my work place use other sites to play games, but nothing like chess. Overall, I think he appreciates that what ...[text shortened]... ocassionaly even asks me how I've been doing at my chess site. 😉
Andrew