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Hi, i have a game against a really really high rated player, not going to name who, its in the middle game, a very even game, in fact ive actually played far to well so far, anyhow, the point is their timebank has run really low, and at the moment its at .64 and going down as we speak, My policy is to always timeout, as i expect others to do to me, sometimes i cant move against certain opponents, especially in games that are 1/0 or 3/0, but this game was 3/7 which makes me want to time it out, I dont know, i always take timeouts, but i have a sick feeling in my stomach about taking this one, makes me feel bad! :'(:'(:'(:'(:'(

What does everyone out there think?
Should I, or Should I not?

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I would make a couple of days allowance for the Easter Break...
He/She may only be able to play at work, or may have family commitments and has forgotton to holiday flag.

I usually don't claim wins until at least three days after the option has appeared...

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Originally posted by Dustnrogers
Hi, i have a game against a really really high rated player, not going to name who, its in the middle game, a very even game, in fact ive actually played far to well so far, anyhow, the point is their timebank has run really low, and at the moment its at .64 and going down as we speak, My policy is to always timeout, as i expect others to do to me, somet ...[text shortened]... eel bad! :'(:'(:'(:'(:'(

What does everyone out there think?
Should I, or Should I not?
If it's a matter of conscience, send him a reminder when his bank runs out and wait 24 hours. If he doesn't move after that, then take the time out. With a high rating comes a responsibility to move regularly or risk losing that rating. It does not entitle you to be above the time out rules.

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Originally posted by Dustnrogers
Hi, i have a game against a really really high rated player, not going to name who, its in the middle game, a very even game, in fact ive actually played far to well so far, anyhow, the point is their timebank has run really low, and at the moment its at .64 and going down as we speak, My policy is to always timeout, as i expect others to do to me, somet ...[text shortened]... eel bad! :'(:'(:'(:'(:'(

What does everyone out there think?
Should I, or Should I not?
If it's your policy to time people out and you make this clear before a game or in your profile, then it's the person who's timed-out's responsibility.

If you haven't made it clear, then I wouldn't time him out. Give him a couple of warnings first. But I certainly wouldn't alter your attitude just because he/she's a high ranking player.

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If you take the timeout, the 'victory' will not have been worth it.

If you play the game to its conclusion and lose, you will have gained more than you lost.

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Originally posted by eagles54
If you take the timeout, the 'victory' will not have been worth it.

If you play the game to its conclusion and lose, you will have gained more than you lost.
hehe, ever the buddhist 🙂

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Thats true, and the opponent is a friend, I will let it run out, send a reminder, but what if the mind becomes greedy, I hate waiting to take a timeout when the opportunity is right there! OMG, tough decision, my stomach really does hurt thinking about it, Starrman, if you had an opponent that was 500 points higher then you, would you take the timeout if you had the opportunity, or could you still wait?

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I agree Mr Eagle..thats very true, But still, i have over 2000 timeouts against myself, and people are always quick to draw the gun, thats why im wondering if i should do the same, i would rather wait though i dont mind, since i gotta go to bed anyhow and get a good nights sleep, maybe ill just not come online for a day lol, then send a reminder and then go away for a day, and then consider it! lol!

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or maybe he will come online and move its still to early to tell, actually i think he just came online, hopefully he will move, and then i wont have to worry about it 🙂🙂🙂🙂

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Originally posted by Dustnrogers
I agree Mr Eagle..thats very true, But still, i have over 2000 timeouts against myself, and people are always quick to draw the gun, thats why im wondering if i should do the same,
Because 'they do it' is precisely why you shouldn't! Then afterwards, don't be self-congratulatory at your largesse. 😉

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Originally posted by Dustnrogers
Thats true, and the opponent is a friend, I will let it run out, send a reminder, but what if the mind becomes greedy, I hate waiting to take a timeout when the opportunity is right there! OMG, tough decision, my stomach really does hurt thinking about it, Starrman, if you had an opponent that was 500 points higher then you, would you take the timeout if you had the opportunity, or could you still wait?
The irony of this situation is I probably wouldn't take my own advice 🙂 I'd have a hard time timing someone out if I knew the win was undeserved. However, as he is a friend, I wouldn't even be having this dilema, I would never time out someone I know as a friend.

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Originally posted by Starrman
hehe, ever the buddhist 🙂
balderdash 😛

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well amazingly enough, soon as i post this, they moved, so im good now lol!!! we can all sleep better thats forsure 😛😛😵

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Originally posted by Starrman
The irony of this situation is I probably wouldn't take my own advice 🙂 I'd have a hard time timing someone out if I knew the win was undeserved. However, as he is a friend, I wouldn't even be having this dilema, I would never time out someone I know as a friend.
me neither....where is WHY AYE anyway?

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Originally posted by Starrman
However, as he is a friend, I wouldn't even be having this dilema, I would never time out someone I know as a friend.
Young Grasshoppah, maybe the unfamiliar person is just a friend you don't know yet...

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