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Originally posted by roma45let me amend that, 'wrecked by the good for nuthin rustbuckets and their flunkies'.
there is no hiding place for your cheating
you will be exposed
Originally posted by finnegan"Looking at recent clan results, I noticed that my clan (Ireland) was defeated by Chess Troopers, but their players had strikingly low ratings compared to their opponents in my clan. Based on rating differences, Ireland should have crushed them."
Looking at recent clan results, I noticed that my clan (Ireland) was defeated by Chess Troopers, but their players had strikingly low ratings compared to their opponents in my clan. Based on rating differences, Ireland should have crushed them.
Now I simply never match up players of very different ratings at the start of any match and I am confident the ...[text shortened]... come and that is reflected in our inglorious ranking among the clans. It is not the same at all.
Originally posted by SuzianneObviously the administration of this site don't give a rats ass if this site becomes a complete joke and the laughing stock for other chess sites.
[b]"Looking at recent clan results, I noticed that my clan (Ireland) was defeated by Chess Troopers, but their players had strikingly low ratings compared to their opponents in my clan. Based on rating differences, Ireland should have crushed them."
How long have you been on this site? Welcome to the phenomenon known as sandbagging. When combined ...[text shortened]... de up the ranking list.
So join the party. If you have a solution, we'd all love to hear it.[/b]
Originally posted by robbie carrobieGetting pummelled by higher reated players is my lot in life but that is how the rating system is intended to work - what joy when I rarely defeat the stronger player.
tournaments might have some bearing on it. Players play tournaments and they get pummelled by higher rated players. There is no real way to set up a fair challenge, it sounds too risky.
Originally posted by SuzianneThanks for that long response. I do not recall our clan playing the Misfits - must have a look shortly. [Looked - not accepting challenges. Never mind]
[b]"Looking at recent clan results, I noticed that my clan (Ireland) was defeated by Chess Troopers, but their players had strikingly low ratings compared to their opponents in my clan. Based on rating differences, Ireland should have crushed them."
How long have you been on this site? Welcome to the phenomenon known as sandbagging. When combined ...[text shortened]... de up the ranking list.
So join the party. If you have a solution, we'd all love to hear it.[/b]
Originally posted by finneganyou've simply been a victim of your ineptitude as a clan leader
Looking at recent clan results, I noticed that my clan (Ireland) was defeated by Chess Troopers, but their players had strikingly low ratings compared to their opponents in my clan. Based on rating differences, Ireland should have crushed them.
Now I simply never match up players of very different ratings at the start of any match and I am confident the ...[text shortened]... come and that is reflected in our inglorious ranking among the clans. It is not the same at all.
Originally posted by lemondropAre you a victim of your ineptitude as a reader I wonder? Or just generally unpleasant?
you've simply been a victim of your ineptitude as a clan leader
Originally posted by finneganDo not worry what he lemonwedge says....he is the biggest asshat at RHP.
Are you a victim of your ineptitude as a reader I wonder? Or just generally unpleasant?
There is a phrase often used that goes "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me." As you will notice from my post, I considered a fresh challenge for that clan and drew back because I was disconcerted by the data.
I will generally accept challenge ...[text shortened]... ys in the forums and need not pollute my games. (But I do get fed up if they beat me too badly!)
Originally posted by finneganClan challenged 24 April 16
Looking at recent clan results, I noticed that my clan (Ireland) was defeated by Chess Troopers, but their players had strikingly low ratings compared to their opponents in my clan. Based on rating differences, Ireland should have crushed them.
Now I simply never match up players of very different ratings at the start of any match and I am confident the ...[text shortened]... come and that is reflected in our inglorious ranking among the clans. It is not the same at all.
Originally posted by Ragwortthe loss was squarely a result of the ineptitude of the clan leader
Clan challenged 24 April 16
Itsallzen last moved 17 Feb 16
You lost this challenge by two points. That's your answer right there. Inactive player in the challenge. Oops.
Originally posted by lemondropI cannot let this pass. If you look at Finnegans record as leader over the years, he has brought us in very close to 0 on most years. In other words he has been a true champion at organising fair challenges. If we had a few more leaders like Finnegan, the clan challenges would not be be in the sorry mess it now finds itself .
you've simply been a victim of your ineptitude as a clan leader
Originally posted by Bull McCabeI can only reference this particular challenge
I cannot let this pass. If you look at Finnegans record as leader over the years, he has brought us in very close to 0 on most years. In other words he has been a true champion at organising fair challenges. If we had a few more leaders like Finnegan, the clan challenges would not be be in the sorry mess it now finds itself .
Originally posted by lemondropalso I would like to add
I can only reference this particular challenge
Finnegan used an inactive player
an over site at the least
he is a good leader I'm sure
but not in this case
Originally posted by lemondropOh I'm not claiming to be a good clan leader. I cannot stand the cult of leaders.
also I would like to add
it is the duty of a competent clan leader to be able to evaluate players accordingly
a little vetting will show the sandbaggers
those players you avoid
while at the same time
slip in a couple of your own players playing below their true strength
that is what a good clan leader does
Originally posted by finneganfair enough
Oh I'm not claiming to be a good clan leader. I cannot stand the cult of leaders.
The idea that as a clan leader I have duties is absurd. I think there is another thread about absurdity somewhere (spirituality). Pay me and I will consider having a duty. An arrangement in which clan leaders have duties and responsibilities in exchange for bog all is ...[text shortened]... clan leader and how might I aspire to improve in order to emulate such a model.
No I don't.