28 Feb 08
Originally posted by Fat LadyThat is not always the case, and the admins are the final word on evidence. I sent more feedback, let's hope for the best (a clear decision)
I 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.
A high rating or "engine-like play" merely causes someone to fall under suspicion.
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28 Feb 08
Originally posted by PhlabibitI read Pawn Qween's post as being about preferential treatment by the site administrators when it comes to 3(b) bans, not by the forum mods when it comes to deletion of accusations.
I 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.
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28 Feb 08
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Originally posted by NordlysAh, does read that way.
I read Pawn Qween's post as being about preferential treatment by the site administrators when it comes to 3(b) bans, not by the forum mods when it comes to deletion of accusations.
I'm sure the same applies to admins. They want to get things right, not cover up or ignore.
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28 Feb 08
Originally posted by PhlabibitHuh? Surely talking about someone who's already been 3(b) banned isn't an "accusation" - only if they're not currently on that list.
I 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.
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Did you mean "... people you *ought* find..."?
29 Feb 08
Originally posted by PhlabibitGood work Phlabibit..
That is not always the case, and the admins are the final word on evidence. I sent more feedback, let's hope for the best (a clear decision)
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Yet it surprises me that it takes the site admins so long then to actually perform a ban in case there is clear evidence!
29 Feb 08
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The post that was quoted here has been removedI imagine that engine use starts earlier than 2000 in most cases, but when people ask in the forums which are the best engines to use, then it makes me wonder just how much is going on.
I have just got a subscription and planned to play more and improve my game (without mechanical help) so I could play in tournaments. Is there any point in trying? 🙁
29 Feb 08
Originally posted by Pawn QweenOf course. The majority of players here want the same as you do. I just ignore cheating and the idea of cheating. I think it's more of a problem for higher rated players.
I imagine that engine use starts earlier than 2000 in most cases, but when people ask in the forums which are the best engines to use, then it makes me wonder just how much is going on.
I have just got a subscription and planned to play more and improve my game (without mechanical help) so I could play in tournaments. Is there any point in trying? 🙁
29 Feb 08
Originally posted by MahoutIt's definately more obvious in higher rated players, but I'm sure you will get the odd player who used to beat all of their friends and thinks they are really good at chess who gets frustrated with losing all of the time and will use an engine to "check" a few moves a game because they have conviced themselves that everyone else is so good that they must all be cheating...
Of course. The majority of players here want the same as you do. I just ignore cheating and the idea of cheating. I think it's more of a problem for higher rated players.