Re: self-explanations and self-alerts

BBO expert wrote
>David Stevenson wrote:
>
>> BBO expert wrote
>>>
>>>Not having an agreement would be contrary to the rules of, at least,
the
>>>ACBL.
>>
>>   Yeah, whoopee.  However, the only two things wrong with that remark
>> are
>>
>> [a] there is some bridge, just a teensy bit, played somewhere in the
>> world that is not subject to the rules of the ACBL.
>
>Act your age.  I said "at least".  I'd be surprised if there aren't many
>more such SOs.
>
>> [b] the discussion is what to do when you have no agreement.  Ok, even
>> if playing in the ACBL, if you have broken a rule, you still have to do
>> something.  Do you really expect to get penalised, by the way, for not
>> agreeing a system in the ACBL?
>
>Actually, yes - not in a club, but certainly in a tournament.
>>>
>>>Pickup partner or otherwise.  I've played in BBO Individual tournaments
>>>where you get approximately two seconds to agree on a convention card. 
We
>>>manage.  As a top-rated director, you should know better.
>>
>>   Widdums.  I think your are far too heavy for non-serious play.
>
>Definitely act your age.

   I do.  Unlike certain people here, I think that the bridge 
environment, online or otherwise, is for enjoyment.

   Sorry if you do not.

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