Re: Whoopee!

Bob wrote:
> Susan wrote:
>
> > If you fill out a convention card, why is this a problem?
>
> I don't know about eleaticus' system in particular, but in general it
> is difficult for people to play against highly unusual methods they
> have never encountered before.  For example, if your opponents play
> that 1NT shows a five card or longer minor with 8-10 high card points,
> the fact that it is on the convention card won't help you figure out
> what your bids mean when it comes up.
>
> Some bridge organizations are more open to experimental bidding systems
> than others.  The ACBL has always erred on the side of conservatism in
> this matter.
>
> - Bob T.

 Some bridge organizations are more open to experimental bidding
systems
> than others.  The ACBL has always erred on the side of conservatism in
> this matter.

Bob

Great use of the verb to err  :-)

err (past and past participle erred, present participle err=B7ing, 3rd
person present singular errs)

Definition:

1=2E make mistake: to make a mistake or do an incorrect thing
The committee erred in interpreting the contract.

2=2E behave badly: to behave badly and do something that is morally wrong
( formal )=20

Nigel Dutton