David Kane wrote:
> "J.D. Walker" <j.d.walker@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:cK2dnTBAgtEzqmTanZ2dnUVZ_r-vnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > However, your critics suggest that your facts and conclusions are to
be
> > generally regarded as suspect.
>
> I think most of Sam's critics would concede that he was basically
> right in this case.
Yes, the stopped clock was right for once.
It was never determined that Tanner's
> opponents were "fake", though. (personally I think it the most likely
> scenario although there are other possibilities, none of which
> make Tanner's behavior look any better)
>
> That somebody could file phony tournament re****ts and still be
> a TD - that's USCF "standards" for you.
He should have been stripped of his TD authority.
> It really has nothing to do with the rating function or rating
> committee. There will always be ways to game the system.
Agreed.
