Timeout suspension, Hurricane Sandy

Originally posted by white boy bob
This is becoming extremely annoying.

The suspension will be lifted shortly.

The timeout suspension has now been lifted.

For subscribers who we identified as being potentially affected (using IP address and their recent movement record - we believe we were quite accurate with this too), we have booked 5 days holiday.

Apologies to all for the inconvenience.

Originally posted by Suzianne
During a freaking hurricane, with power out to the entire city/region?

Looking to take advantage, I suspect.

Have you no empathy, man?

Oh, wait... sorry I asked.

First off, I live in U.S.. Power is out in many cities/regions across the country at any given time for more reasons than a hurricane; earthquakes, tornadoes, heavy wind storms, heavy rain storms, ice storms and human error. This particular hurricane just happened to be extremely publicized within the media. Second, empathy has nothing to do with this chess site, or a chess game. Finally, I just stated my opinion.

I'm not looking to take advantage of anything. I'll play anyone in a chess match. With any time controls.

Did you use your brain before you made this post?

Oh, wait...sorry I asked.

Hey, folks, this is an internet chess site, is all the aggro really appropriate here? Let it go, please!

Originally posted by Kewpie
Hey, folks, this is an internet chess site, is all the aggro really appropriate here? Let it go, please!

Some reality from Kewpie. Why can't people see this for what it is: It is a nice gesture from RHP and doesn't really adversely affect anyone else. But in the end if you have no power, perhaps no water, or even a house, then I am sure they are not worrying about losing some chess games.