Originally posted by Aoifeeveryone is likely to be subjected to ridicule in this forum, dont let it affect you. When you reach the end of your provisional rating it is a red-letter day, and you have every right to proclaim it to the world. But not everyone will be as excited about it as you are. Now you have a foundation to build on, and I wish you good fortune and enjoyment as you progress further.
LOL. You're making fun of me.
Originally posted by AoifeBut you took it in good spirit. So now I know you have a sense of humour, I can congratulate you. You have a good rating to start with. Now you have to make sure that some of your opponents are quite a bit better than you - learning from your mistakes is the best way to learn.
LOL. You're making fun of me.
Which is good, because I make a lot of them π