02 May 05
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Originally posted by geckosIt's not cheating... it happens. Did you PM them before you left also? I usually do, and most are kind enough to wait.
Last week I was on holiday with my vacation flag flying. When I got back chuckturnerjr had taken the win when it timed out; I think this was underhand and dont see the point of playing like this - can i ask the forum is this considered cheating?
Best you can do is not play this user anymore, if you are that upset... but it is not cheating.
Don't let it bug ya.
ES
Edit! I forgot about auto time outs... this user might have had no choice.
03 May 05
Originally posted by geckosThe problem is that too many people abuse the vacation flag. They put it up, but continue to move in games where they are winning. This is very unsportsmanlike, and causes people to ignore vacation flags altogether. I personally will take all timeouts, unless my opponent sends me a private message ahead of time. It's my policy, and it is consistent. To be fair, I posted this in my profile. This is correspondence chess, but there are still time controls, and for good reason.
Last week I was on holiday with my vacation flag flying. When I got back chuckturnerjr had taken the win when it timed out; I think this was underhand and dont see the point of playing like this - can i ask the forum is this considered cheating?
good luck,
Brian
03 May 05
Originally posted by BLReidThat's why I send the PM... and frown when I see users abusing the V-flag.
The problem is that too many people abuse the vacation flag. They put it up, but continue to move in games where they are winning. This is very unsportsmanlike, and causes people to ignore vacation flags altogether. I personally will take all timeouts, unless my opponent sends me a private message ahead of time. It's my policy, and it is consistent. To be fa ...[text shortened]... spondence chess, but there are still time controls, and for good reason.
good luck,
Brian
ES