computer warning

I think a warning shoult be posted on every home page: It is illegal to use computers to suggest moves. Databases and books, however are ok. I like to feel like im playing a human being. I realize this will not prevent those sick people who like to misrepresent themselves, but at least the warning is up front and noticeable.

It is in the terms and conditions so if you feel that you are being cheated you should send a personal messages to Russ or Chrismo and they will investigate. Don't post anything in the forums though as this may start a nasty flame warm.

No, Exy, I don't have any complaints about my opponents. I just think that every correspondence site (like RHP) should have the warning right up front, not tucked away in a disclaimer agreement that nobody reads.

Originally posted by buddy2
No, Exy, I don't have any complaints about my opponents. I just think that every correspondence site (like RHP) should have the warning right up front, not tucked away in a disclaimer agreement that nobody reads.

I agree, if I understand you correctly. A simple: Using computers to suggest moves is illegal at RHP.

isn't that obvious, a bit like saying 'it's illegal to use a motorbike in a this running race'? Does it really need to be broadcast so prominently?

Originally posted by belgianfreak
isn't that obvious, a bit like saying 'it's illegal to use a motorbike in a this running race'? Does it really need to be broadcast so prominently?

Originally posted by Exy
Yeah, I actually think that databases are more of a grey area. I haven't used them in games myself but I looked at Chess Base once and isn't this almost as bad as using software?

Originally posted by Osse
No more so than using an opening article or an endgame book.

If I play a well rated player I will say, "Hey, you mind if I use a database for this game, otherwise you will be beating me up in about 20 moves"!

I've never had anyone tell me, no. If they don't want me in a database, it is easy enough to make a move out of book.

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Originally posted by buddy2
I think a warning shoult be posted on every home page: It is illegal to use computers to suggest moves. Databases and books, however are ok. I like to feel like im playing a human being. I realize this will not prevent those sick people ...[text shortened]... t themselves, but at least the warning is up front and noticeable.

Originally posted by Exy
But don't online databases like Chessbase allow you to search specific positions and provide a list of next moves? This is not that disimilar to using software, surely?

Originally posted by Osse
They show you a list of moves that were played before in that position. They don't provide any reasons as to why those moves were made, or what the plans for the positions should be.

It's unlikely that you'll have a position that has been played before after move 20 anyway, so CB is of little use there.

Originally posted by Exy
So they provide you with a crutch until about move 20... then what? Why use them?

Originally posted by Phlabibit
to learn and get better... not everyone was born with the chess skill you've developed.

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