11 Jan 06
Originally posted by NordlysNo the point is why can't they, not why should they, the reason they should is that Arrakis has kindly coughed up the dough for it, if you had any point it may have been that redhotpawn were paying for it out of subs collected mainly from guys (although I have to say that it would be pretty lame and mean to make this point). Have you complained To FIDE that they have a world women's championship?
Exactly why should women have a special title only available to women? There are no special championships for any other groups either.
11 Jan 06
Originally posted by no1marauderQuoting myself: "I don't see a point in having a tournament just for women, and I wouldn't want to participate even if I wanted to join another tournament. But it seems that some women like the concept, so why not let them have their fun?" (from the thread in the Tournaments Forum)
What's the difference? We have banded tournaments, tournaments for the Dutch, tournaments where you win a Metalhead CD or a Twin Peaks DVD. If Arrakis wants to sponsor a tournament for women and if women want to play in it the guys should grow up and let 'em play. I'm as much in favor of busting Arrakis' stones as anybody else, but the joke's not really funny anymore, if it ever was.
But to my knowledge, arrakis' tournament is not a championship.
11 Jan 06
Originally posted by NordlysWhy are you so against the women having their own championship? does it somehow hurt your male ego? do you feel envious that perhaps (and I use the word perhaps carefully because although I am unsure of the number and ratings of females on the site but Skeeter is capable of winning a fully open championship) a women will become a champion and is at a level that on a good day you think you could beat (sad if this is the reason). If neither of the above what is it? If you couldn't bring yourself to congradulate a female champion why could you not just ignore it but leave them to enjoy it.
Quoting myself: "I don't see a point in having a tournament just for women, and I wouldn't want to participate even if I wanted to join another tournament. But it seems that some women like the concept, so why not let them have their fun?" (from the thread in the Tournaments Forum)
But to my knowledge, arrakis' tournament is not a championship.
11 Jan 06
Originally posted by stevetoddlol, lol, lol
Why are you so against the women having their own championship? does it somehow hurt your male ego? do you feel envious that perhaps (and I use the word perhaps carefully because although I am unsure of the number and ratings of females on the site but Skeeter is capable of winning a fully open championship) a women will become a champion and is at a level ...[text shortened]... to congradulate a female champion why could you not just ignore it but leave them to enjoy it.
11 Jan 06
Originally posted by NordlysI like the idea of a left-hand versus right-handed tournament or over-45s vs under 45s. The only problem is keeping people honest.
Exactly why should women have a special title only available to women? There are no special championships for any other groups either.
11 Jan 06
Originally posted by NordlysThat still doesn't change anything! there is no reason why the women cannot have their own championship, just like FIDE. Although it does make me feel better that at least you are not saying what you are out of jealiousy
Um... Just for your information, I am female.
11 Jan 06
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Originally posted by dottewellNo I checked she is female (I didn't look up her skirt I looked at her past postings and found angie saying 'she' (referring to her) bought me an ice cream. Although I don't believe it adds any weight to the arguement it certainly dismisses all the nasty reasons why someone (a guy) would object
Yeah, nice try Dave.