1. SubscriberRuss
    RHP Code Monkey
    RHP HQ
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    21 Feb '11 11:10
    ...we threw the switch and this site went “live”. And we have been providing a (very nearly) uninterrupted free online chess service ever since. For what started as just another hobby project (with a daft name) for two over enthusiastic programmers, this one stuck around.

    And to everyone who has played here over the years, assisted with managing the site or sent valued feedback about how we can improve, we would like to thank you, you have made the site what it is. The community here has certainly defined what the site was and has become, and makes this place unique.

    I’ll keep this brief, and avoid re-documenting all the events of the first 10 years, but we’ll be doing a few things over the next couple of weeks. First off, sign up to the prize winning tournaments!

    Thanks again everyone, I hope you’ll be with us for many more years too.
  2. Joined
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    21 Feb '11 11:46
    Happy birthday ! 10 years, a big boy now...
    A little preview about what will happen in the next 10 years maybe ?
  3. Joined
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    21 Feb '11 15:54
    Happy Birthday RHP.One of my favourite websites of all time.
  4. New Braunfels, Texas
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    21 Feb '11 17:54
    It was 10 years ago today

    Sgt Russ taught the world to play

    Players been going in and out of style

    But always guaranteed to raise a smile

    So may I introduce to you

    The chess action over all these years

    Sgt Russ's Red Hot Pawn!!!!!!
  5. Standard memberatticus2
    Frustrate the Bad
    Liverpool
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    21 Feb '11 19:10
    Congratulations on the 10 years! To the next 10, a raised glass!

    I'd like to enter an anniversary tournament to celebrate. Alas, what probably looked like a nice idea on paper, doesn't look so good in practice. Groups of ten are fine. But a 10/10 time limit is way too slow for me - and for many others, I'll bet. A pity
  6. SubscriberKewpie
    since 1-Feb-07
    Australia
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    21 Feb '11 23:15
    Don't be a spoilsport. Who's going to use up 10 days for every move? You'd be too old for the T-shirt by the time it arrived.
  7. SubscriberPaul Leggett
    Chess Librarian
    The Stacks
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    22 Feb '11 02:221 edit
    Originally posted by Kewpie
    Don't be a spoilsport. Who's going to use up 10 days for every move? You'd be too old for the T-shirt by the time it arrived.
    Count me in, and to Red Hot #*^^ with my game load!

    Paul

    Edit: I just signed up for the 1750+ banded tournament, and I can already tell my only hope of a T-Shirt is when RHP opens up a "Shop" link!
  8. UK
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    22 Feb '11 08:45
    Congratulations on the 10 years!
  9. SubscriberKewpie
    since 1-Feb-07
    Australia
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    22 Feb '11 09:23
    Originally posted by Paul Leggett
    Count me in, and to Red Hot #*^^ with my game load!

    Paul

    Edit: I just signed up for the 1750+ banded tournament, and I can already tell my only hope of a T-Shirt is when RHP opens up a "Shop" link!
    no sooner said ....

    http://www.cafepress.com.au/rhp001
  10. Standard memberRBHILL
    Acts 13:48
    California
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    22 Feb '11 18:422 edits
    Originally posted by Russ
    ...we threw the switch and this site went “live”. And we have been providing a (very nearly) uninterrupted free online chess service ever since. For what started as just another hobby project (with a daft name) for two over enthusiastic programmers, this one stuck around.

    And to everyone who has played here over the years, assisted with managing the site o ...[text shortened]... winning tournaments!

    Thanks again everyone, I hope you’ll be with us for many more years too.
    Congrates!

    How many names where created in 10 years of this site?

    I think every 10 minutes a new name is made for this site.
  11. Subscribercoquette
    Already mated
    Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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    23 Feb '11 07:04
    Congratulations! A very nice hobby indeed!!
  12. Standard memberclandarkfire
    Grammar Nazi
    Auschwitz
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    23 Feb '11 07:16
    Originally posted by Kewpie
    no sooner said ....

    http://www.cafepress.com.au/rhp001

    Classic Thong
    Panty-minimalists love our casual thong that covers sweet spots without covering your assets; putting an end to panty-lines. This under-goodie is "outta sight" in low-rise pants. Toss these message panties onstage at your favorite rock star or share a surprise message with someone special ... later.
    5.8 oz. 100% Ultra-fine combed ring spun 1x1 baby rib cotton
    Size up for a looser fit
    Super soft high end woven elastic trim
    Made in the U.S.A.


    I so did not need to read that...
  13. Brisbane
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    23 Feb '11 13:16
    congratulations 10 years already and hopefully i will be able to play within the .
    next 10 so stay
    ___________
  14. THORNINYOURSIDE
    Joined
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    24 Feb '11 13:39
    Originally posted by clandarkfire

    [b]Classic Thong

    Panty-minimalists love our casual thong that covers sweet spots without covering your assets; putting an end to panty-lines. This under-goodie is "outta sight" in low-rise pants. Toss these message panties onstage at your favorite rock star or share a surprise message with someone special ... later.
    5.8 oz. 100% Ultra-fine c ...[text shortened]... soft high end woven elastic trim
    Made in the U.S.A.


    I so did not need to read that...[/b]
    ...and you had to tell us SO WE READ IT TOO.
  15. Standard memberSapanRinpoche
    Sapan Rinpoche
    Lyons, CO, USA, NA
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    24 Feb '11 23:57
    E MA HO! How wonderful! We are all very grateful to you, Russ, for hanging in there and making Red Hot Pawn the great site that it is in our tumultuous times. In many ways I just do not know where I might be in my chess adventures without this best of the best sites! Congratulations, Sapan Rinpoche, Club Colorado USA Admin
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