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Originally posted by Red NightI agree. But in this case its obvious that Arrakis wants to affect results of voting for mods (not in my favour). He misunderstands (or simulates to misunderstand) that independing of vote result site admins will not allow person who will seem suspicious to be mod. And I`m sure that they will check out all candidates.
I have received numerous PMs in the past few days from various users accusing all sorts of people of being cheats.
It seems to be a sign of the times.
Cheating accusations are rampant.
This is one of the reasons why we have to find some game mods that are trustworthy like GateCrasher, Tony, David, etc.
The site can't function without a reliable game mod team.
Classic example was TRACKHEAD21 who was popular but was not approved and later was banned for cheating.
07 Mar 08
Originally posted by HomerJSimpsonWould you prove you could beat a marathon runner by challenging them to a 40 yard sprint?
Yeah I ran it through fritz 11 and didnt see anything, he matched up alot more than arrakis, but he's alot better. If arrakis is that worried about why doesnt he just challenge him to a 1 minute bullet on the blitz site here.
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07 Mar 08
Originally posted by GatecrasherThanks Gatecrasher.
A game mods should be prepared to spend several hours a week modding.
That answered several of my questions. I can manage several hours a week, should I be chosen.
I suspected that there was more to it than pure subtraction, and your explanation is quite clear.
I like to think of it as follows: In your 10 coin example, the probability of getting 10 heads is low at 0.1%. But repeat the exercise of tossing 10 coins often enough (i.e. a thousand times), and you start to expect to get the rare cases like all 10 heads. Or take 1000 people and ask them each to toss 10 coins. But let us not get carried away.
Cheers.
07 Mar 08
Originally posted by KorchLet's hope they check them out. I agree.
I agree. But in this case its obvious that Arrakis wants to affect results of voting for mods (not in my favour). He misunderstands (or simulates to misunderstand) that independing of vote result site admins will not allow person who will seem suspicious to be mod. And I`m sure that they will check out all candidates.
Classic example was TRACKHEAD21 who was popular but was not approved and later was banned for cheating.
08 Mar 08
Originally posted by KorchI have no doubts about his chess, enthusiasm, persistence nor integrity. but he is such a hot head. I think a game mod should be a calm person, someone who can judge things without emotions getting in the way.
I have no sympathy to no1marauder due to his manners of polemics, BUT with his research skills and OTB experience he could be good game mod.
I think you've done good on that aspect. and I also admire how gatecrasher is able to hold his piece even when it's obvious that he knows more than he says. I don't have that kind of self-discipline.
08 Mar 08
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Originally posted by KorchLet's set the record straight Korch. I sent the last game we played to a couple of people with the remarks that 100% of your moves match fritz. I did not say you were a cheater but that this was something that should be looked into.
I agree. But in this case its obvious that Arrakis wants to affect results of voting for mods (not in my favour). He misunderstands (or simulates to misunderstand) that independing of vote result site admins will not allow person who will seem suspicious to be mod. And I`m sure that they will check out all candidates.
Classic example was TRACKHEAD21 who was popular but was not approved and later was banned for cheating.
There are some people who don't know how to set up fritz to check a person's games. In your case most of your moves matched fritz's 2nd choice while the others matched the first choice. I also sent the information to yourself along with the remark that one game does not mean a person is a cheater.
08 Mar 08
Originally posted by ArrakisHere is text of message you`re sending out. Let others to judge - is it inderect accusation or not.
Let's set the record straight Korch. I sent the last game we played to a couple of people with the remarks that 100% of your moves match fritz. I did not say you were a cheater but that this was something that should be looked into.
There are some people who don't know how to set up fritz to check a person's games. In your case most of your moves matched ...[text shortened]... rmation to yourself along with the remark that one game does not mean a person is a cheater.
"I don't know if Korch is a cheater or not, but I do know that the last time I played him his moves matched fritz 100%!
I brought this to his attention and he became very upset with me. Why is it that when you show evidence of possible wrongdoing the person gets really upset? I challenged him in the forum and he gave me the information I wanted. He's not a master at all. He's a fide candidate master, which means he's an expert rated around 2169. Yet he beats masters here at RHP on a regular basis.
So why do people have this disillusion that if a player is good then he can't be a cheater? Cludi is an established master and better tha Korch yet it looks like he got caught.
I've fw'd this information to the proper people and it will be taken up by the NEW mod team."
08 Mar 08
Originally posted by wormwoodI agree with you on the hot head part.
I have no doubts about his chess, enthusiasm, persistence nor integrity. but he is such a hot head. I think a game mod should be a calm person, someone who can judge things without emotions getting in the way.
I think you've done good on that aspect. and I also admire how gatecrasher is able to hold his piece even when it's obvious that he knows more than he says. I don't have that kind of self-discipline.
I also have questions about his chess.
08 Mar 08
Originally posted by KorchThe post speaks for itself. I didn't accuse you of being a cheater, but brought attention to the high percentage of matches.
Here is text of message you`re sending out. Let others to judge - is it inderect accusation or not.
[b]"I don't know if Korch is a cheater or not, but I do know that the last time I played him his moves matched fritz 100%!
I brought this to his attention and he became very upset with me. Why is it that when you show evidence of possible wrongdoing the p ...[text shortened]... this information to the proper people and it will be taken up by the NEW mod team."[/b]
Game 4449398
Good day to you Mr. Korch.
08 Mar 08
Originally posted by Arrakisyou dropped material like crazy! what should he have done, not take it??
The post speaks for itself. I didn't accuse you of being a cheater, but brought attention to the high percentage of matches.
Game 4449398
Good day to you Mr. Korch.
the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. you would've lost that game to a 1500.
08 Mar 08
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Originally posted by ArrakisI agree that the post speaks for itself - let see if others will have any doubts what did you mean with that.
The post speaks for itself. I didn't accuse you of being a cheater, but brought attention to the high percentage of matches.
Game 4449398
Good day to you Mr. Korch.
P.S. - My opinion about that you could find in this thread page 8.
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08 Mar 08
This thread has strayed off-topic, since it was created by Russ asking for nominations for the Game Moderator team.
Please confine your posts to this topic. If you wish to support, or to object to, a particular nominee, one posting is sufficient. Repeated entries or arguments may be removed.
08 Mar 08
Originally posted by Forum ModeratorOk, this is 'on topic'.
This thread has strayed off-topic, since it was created by Russ asking for nominations for the Game Moderator team.
Please confine your posts to this topic. If you wish to support, or to object to, a particular nominee, one posting is sufficient. Repeated entries or arguments may be removed.
I have a suggestion for any player who carries a high rating and is using that as one of his qualities for being a mod. An example is the arrogant post by Wormwood above. I suggest that people like this meet me in the blitz area and we'll see if they come close to their RHP rating. If a person can't perform in blitz chess in accordance with their rating, then their rating shouldn't be used in consideration for the mod position.
08 Mar 08
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Originally posted by ArrakisRest easy. He didn't do it because it was personal. It was sheer doubt in your ability.
Russ,
You simply cannot put such an important position up for a popular vote. Most members claim they have NO IDEA what a cheater is or how to catch them.
I admire your flexability in the decision to renew the mod team, but let's do it right. Let's not put up a popular "vote" on it. Please change your stance for people interested to contact the site hat this team has to be made up of people based on their expertise and not a public vote.
EDIT: I vote for Mephisto.