28 Feb 08
Originally posted by Fat LadyI did not expect deletion, not at all.
It's disappointing that the thread was removed, but obviously to be expected...
Someone fill me in on what can lead to deletion. Obviously things like nastiness, accusations, commenting on games-in-progress. But there must be something else , since none of those things were present.
28 Feb 08
Originally posted by Forum ModeratorAh ok. This must've happened after I last looked at the thread.
Public accusations of users cheating will force a thread to vanish. Site feedback and patience are required.
And thanks for answering my question - serious suspicions of unethical conduct should now be sent via "Send Feedback" at the bottom of the page.
I see that these messages can be categorized. Should suspicions of computer use be categorized as "Abuse" or "Game Moderation"?
Another general point - these kinds of accusations shouldn't be made casually. For the genuinely strongest players, it can take several years for their RHP rating to "settle". Before that happens they will appear to be over-performing.
28 Feb 08
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Originally posted by DawgHausI think the accusations only come when someone's games have been run through Fritz or whatever, i.e. the player's moves match Fritz's first choice too often to be coincidental.
Another general point - these kinds of accusations shouldn't be made casually. For the genuinely strongest players, it can take several years for their RHP rating to "settle". Before that happens they will appear to be over-performing.
A high rating or "engine-like play" merely causes someone to fall under suspicion.
28 Feb 08
Originally posted by Pawn QweenI am confident that it would not matter who somebody was or what popularity a person under suspicion would have, if someone cheated and then got away with it, the site would be in uproar, admin/mods are not daft people and wouldnt protect a guilty but well liked member regardless..... or at least I would like to think thats the case.
I do hope that preferential treatment is not being considered. A cheat is a cheat and the result should be the same for all. 🙂
28 Feb 08
Originally posted by Pawn QweenI erased threads about any number of people you might find on the removed list, it's RHP that needs to put them there. The moderation was not treated any different than any other accusation in the forums.
I do hope that preferential treatment is not being considered. A cheat is a cheat and the result should be the same for all. 🙂
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