Re: Cheating

Eric Sandberg wrote
>> ... I agree with you that online bridge should be looked
>> at as a source of fun and learning
>
>I find it quite easy to agree with this sentiment, although there are
>many that do not play online who often express doubt, based on the
>erroneous idea that 'a lack of social atmosphere' dooms the endeavor.
>
>> as opposed to a viable competitive activity).
>
>It is not at all clear why this conclusion is so popular.
>'Competition' is a flexible term encompassing a large number of
>levels. At what level it ceases to be 'serious competition' is open to
>debate. Although unproctored online bridge is unlikely to offer
>competition at the level of the Bermuda Bowl, it seems entirely
>possible that many players can find equal or better (and certainly
>more convenient) competition online than they would at a local club. I
>believe that a majority of players could find challenging competition
>with online bridge.

   It also seems a very selfish view.  Why should players who wish to be 
competitive online not be permitted to be so by others?

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