Frustration and cheating

Originally posted by wormwood
the system just compensates based on the network lag: while your client hasn't heard from the opponent, it'll assume the clock is ticking normally, and displays that assumption. but when it finally receives the move from your opponent, there is a time stamp included (the moment your opponent sent his move), so your client can calculate how long the message travelled and adjust your clock accordingly.

I see now. Thank you.

Originally posted by kmac27
maybe they do it because of the power they feel they have over the game. Even though it is not the power of their own mind.

They cheat because they are arrogant I agree with the poster who said it's a character flaw.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
i am giggling away to myself like a wee lassie just hoping for my opponent to grab my fpawn, dick dastardly has nothing on me, heeeeeeee

At least you're not weeing yourself like a giggling lassie. I used to go for a similar trap - 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. Qg4 Qf6 4. Nc3. It's not as good as this one but I still won most of my games with it. With the extra move for either side it's almost resignable for Black.

Originally posted by greenlion
They cheat because they are arrogant I agree with the poster who said it's a character flaw.

Actually, I'd say cheating is based insecurity and a craving for approval and attention more than arrogance.

Arrogance would be using fewer resources because you're overconfident rather than more resources than you're allowed.