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  • Took a decision to halt for a while, otherwise we'll start to abuse each other (not productive at all). Will create a separate topic because Online Bridge is far more complex than F2F bridge (because you have more factors which you should take in…

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    A question to you, Gordon - my screen today, just a few seconds ago - because I have multiple screens open on the same browser - BBO has frozen for a min. How will you judge? Really. And as a result because I couldn't reply and join a …

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    the lead was Ace from Ax.

    Without a disclaimer as I suggested upthread, it is very reasonable to assume that the delay is due to thinking. Internet connections these days are far better than they were 20 years ago.

    You …

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    the player on the lead said that "is a common to lead from shortness and that this is a part of their agreement". Which is true. Is a part of their agreement.
    Gordon, if you're trying to apply that ruling online because s'one spe…

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    don't argue on that. BUT there was an announcement that they have an agreement to lead 2/4 (from shortness) vs NT. So it could be either ways valid for the lead - as how they have agreed, which won't be a problem if there wasn't the 54…

  • I still wonder about that case - the only one thing that I have to conclude that there appears to be a "long hesitation" is the 54 seconds spent before bidding pass without anything else. On the BBO automated tournaments, you have a "warning" mes…

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    agree with that. But the problem online is that to conclude that there is "Long hesitation" you have to know what that person is doing - that person might be away of his device. Might be distructed by a member of his family (quite ofte…

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    If I accept that the case is exactly "passing UI" and this was done on purpose, then I accuse both players of cheating. Whether it was deliberate or unintentionally occur - none of us the TDs can conclude that we have "passing UI" base…

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    this is offtopic.
    However - Defender 1 is EBU Legend. His partner - Defender 2, has a very high NGS Grade, in my memories he is with NGS Grade Ace of Spade. Both players are respectful.
    Secondly - I did consultations before…

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    The Declarer who said that he has "concerns" because the Defender 1 has spent more time than usual before bidding Pass. And this appears to be correct - BBO records 54 seconds before bidding Pass. The reason for this duration I can onl…

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    I accept arguments. This time you're more clearer than above. Well, in the written form there are limitations to what we're trying to say, but we're thinking in the same direction. I prefer to look from the Player's Perspective and to …

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    for Online Bridge, the General rule for time "thinking" on a bid, is 30 seconds. Once again, there could be lots of different reasons why you might have spent more time online. Quite often I am checking my emails or newsfeed while I a…

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    Probabilities are assigned only if the case is clear. When you have unclear factors or can't identify then with certainty, you can't judge based on Probabilities or Likelihood.

    Because could be either way - 1) partnership agree…

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    Because is impossible to identify the Truth the Average score is the most fair solution. And this is what I did - 50% to both. The Defenders have the agreement to lead from Shortness on 3NT which also includes Ax or Kx or Qx. And they …

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    for UI - online there are extra factors to be taken into account as:
    the machines exchange data in between. And timing for that may vary. So you can't conclude that there's the case of passing UI or the reason is technical. So yo…

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    This is exactly my point - because you play the card using a Software, i.e. indirectly, you should be given the opportunity to correct the genuine misclick under the supervision and consideration of the TD. Yesterday I ran Blue Points …

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    well, the trouble is, that if you opt in for "Confirmation of your Card" you literally add more time and double the clicks. For inexperienced players that would be a better option, but then you have to increase the time per board. And …

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    Today there’s a large variety of computers, laptops, tablets and mobile devices, including touch-screens and is quite easy to make a mechanical error by pressing or clicking on the wrong button or card. Moreover, the Majorit…

  • Hello all,
    My nick on BBO is coffee3 and I am a BBO TD probably since 2003. I was a part of different BBO clubs, I ran my own tournaments and competitions until, I believe 2010-2011. I stopped simply because at that time even world class pl…