geofspa

Hi everyone Now that the bridge library has been reorganised I notice that the DF button is missing from the lower menu bar, Is this an oversight or a planned action? I miss seeing if my planned play will be the succesful one ... Like I say a minor niggle not of major earth shattering import ;-) Geof

OS Windoze XP Date 9Jan2004 Time 22:00 GMT Location 2/1 private club BBO Ver 3.5.4 Whilst watching walddk sat in all four seat and presenting a lesson with 10 preset hands. Each time a hand was sent to the table I saw no cards. On 2 of the 10 occasions when the bidding started the cards appeared, but on the other 8 I had to leave the room and re enter before I could see the hands on the table. As I have a new computer I am not sure I have all settings correct here. Over all though I find the new set up to be a great improvement, keep up the good work ;-) Geof

OS Windoze XP Date 9Jan2004 Time 22:00 GMT Location 2/1 private club BBO Ver 3.5.4 Whilst watching walddk sat in all four seat and presenting a lesson with 10 preset hands. Each time a hand was sent to the table I saw no cards. On 2 of the 10 occasions when the bidding started the cards appeared, but on the other 8 I had to leave the room and re enter before I could see the hands on the table. As I have a new computer I am not sure I have all settings correct here. Over all though I find the new set up to be a great improvement, keep up the good work ;-) Geof

The other day sitting south I pick up this hand S AQ7432 H Void D KQT74 C A2 and the bidding proceeded thus :- s w n e 1S P 3S P ? How should I continue as i have a feeling here that slam is possible sitting opposite as little as DA - SK should I cue my CA ? hoping partner can cue D ?

>:) >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( Futher to posts that have been made with regard to Kibbitzer chat during the last boards of an untimed movement:I have just witnessed and been shocked by the chat that was taking place at the last table to finish. It was not only the uneducated masses but some quite well known names that were broadcasting rude and derogatory comments about the players and their play. I find this totally unacceptable behaviour from anyone let alone those who should know much better. I feel the sooner that Kibber to table talk is completely stopped at a tourney the better

:- Is it me or has the amount of tourney "advertising" in the general lobby becoming excessive. I like to concentrate on the bridge I am playing or kibbing and find that the constant tourney messages can be a little annoying. As I have general lobby chat on ignore I find it surprising that so many tourney messages come through, although I do understand that Fred, Uday and those behind the scenes may need to contact us to let us know of immediate system maintenance needs. I also understand the need for tourneys to be advertised, but when in the main lounge I get a list of 1st 2nd 3rd ..... and so on it does seem a little much. Maybe this would be better sent to the tourney lounge. OK rant over ... thanks to all at BBO for a great site which is only becoming better with time :)

>;) I feel saddened and angry that there is a minority of people out there trying to spoil the fun for the majority of players having fun and making friends from all over the world on this premier bridge site. I have a set of informal "rules" that I try to follow when visiting BBO or any forum I if I may I will share them with you. BBO Code of Conduct "Treat Others As You Want To Be Treated" 1. Try to be kind, courteous, polite and friendly: Say hi when someone enters the room Say well done or good try after a hand is played Don't use foul language or tell off-colour jokes at the table Say goodnight when leaving a room and try to wait at least 10 seconds for others to respond (I call this the 10-second rule) Don't just leave a table you are playing at in mid-hand, unless it's an emergency If you sit when someone's partner crashes, and they return in short order, perhaps you could stand up again as soon as it seems proper (either immediately or the end of the hand) When you enter a game as a fourth, try not to sit and immediately demand to clear score. At least say hi, and perhaps ask first. When sitting as dummy do not "tell" partner to claim, s/he may not have seen the winning line just yet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Try to be helpful and patient: If someone crashes that has been an obvious part of your game for a while give them at least a few minutes to get back If a new player asks for help, help if you can or direct them to a yellow host. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Always play as if people are more important than score: One team may get a streak of better cards, so be gracious and do not seek to humiliate the opposition. If the score is quite one-sided, perhaps use the level of approximately 3000 points and offer to clear the score for them. If you happen to be on the 'bad' side of the streak, be cheerful for the good cards your opps are getting. Your turn will come. If the opposition says 'oops' after an obvious mis-click be gracious about offering an undo. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Try to be modest in your approach: Try not to embarrass your partner by publicly criticizing them Do not brag about what a wonderful player you are, actions speak much louder -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Be restrained in you comments when Kibbitzing Wait for an appropriate moment before saying hello when entering a table as a Kibber, possibly at the beginning of the next deal. Remember it is much easier to play bridge when seeing all 4 hands. Keep comments to the Kibbers, unless invited by the players to comment . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Above all, HAVE FUN: Enjoy the people you are playing with and enjoy your game Try to remember that this is a game. People come to bridge to enjoy themselves, they want to relax and have fun -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These are the rules I try to follow, both in life and when playing bridge. Feel free to use any or all in any way shape or form on the BBO site ... I feel that most on BBO follow these anyway

May I add my twopenny worth to this discussion. The alerting of bids is not to show what cards you are holding in your hand, but to let the opponents know you have a partnership agreement about that particular bid. I saw a great example the other day when someone bid 2!s as a "psych" bid to prevent the opponents finding their fit. this is not cheating and when asked about the bid the responce was "natural and forcing" which is how his partner would understand the bid. Bridge is game of conventions, and if you and your partner have some particular bids that may show something out of the ordinary I would expect to be told of that fact, and the way to do that is the alert system. As for supposed "experts" we all know what an ex is and a spurt is just a drip under pressure. :-/ If faced with this situation at the table in BBO I will play the hand out, make my excuses and leave.

Hi I am no great "ex-spurt" but i do enjoy a good game of bridge. Like John I started with BBO just over a year ago, I introduce people to BBO from Yahoo, MSN, and anywhere I can find them. I have found some great friends online here at BBO and am meeting soem of them now for "real" games. If anyone needs any help around the BBO site when the YELLOWS are not around please ask me ... if I can help I will, and If I don't know I will try to find out.