patrobo

OOOOPS that should be version 3.9.3 NOT 9.3.3 (rather futuristic))) Patrobo :D

Since downloading version 9.3.3 I have problems when logging into BBO and it takes a veryyyyyy long time. It commences with loading players (in sequences of 200), then table list and when these are eventually completed the profiles for the players have only the information "User profile for ..name.." (the latter eventually displays full information). Are these issues common with others? Patrobo :D

I have read some very positive comments in these threads but they have become lost because of people going on the defensive. Disappointing. Would be nice to see constructive discussion by listening to what each has to say and not taking issues personally. This in turn would encourage others, not just the "brave" to put forward their comments. People giving their time to read and take part in forum is also a form of voluntary work and maybe the more taking part the better. I admire Black Bikini for her openness and honesty!!! well done). I look forward to positive debate. Patrobo

Disallowing Kibtzers I fully support those against this Imagine Bridge without KIBTZERS! It detracts from the game of Bridge It takes away learning opportunities Is this a new Bridge Law? There appears no indication when such a t/ment will end If one wants to play another t/ment with a partner who is playing in one of these t/ments, there is no way of knowing when p will be free One would presume that it is to prevent cheating! - at what cost? Patrobo

I have read the responses to my query re suspension of players with bad conn. Ty spwdo, I think your suggestion re unclocked tourneys is an excellent suggestion. I know that people with bad conns already try to opt for these. However, with the present suspension system in place, it would be necessary for a suspended player to be enabled to play in an unclocked tourney. Well done, ty Maybe this can be extended even more)) Pat B)

Hi, I have joined forum to speak particularly about banning players with poor connections. I hope that this is the correct place to talk. I am unfortunate enough to have had 2 partners (both keen and honest players) suspended from tournaments for 1 week. I appreciate that slow/bad conns are a stress for many, but is there no fairer solution to allow these players to be able to compete in tournaments? In both cases, their conns vary each time they login and they cannot predict whether it will be a "good" or "bad" connection. Not all are fortunate enough to have access to/ability to pay for a good connection and I feel there is discrimination if people are banned because of connection issues. Will we eventually have a site that is exclusive to the more fortunate? BBO is a tremendous site and I would hope that it will be primarily for the playing of bridge globably. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to play and meet players in various parts of the world - ty BBO. I await the replies that advise mainly of the difficulty of bad conns!!!! lol I am more interested to hear thoughts on a positive solution for these people)) Sorry I have no immediate thoughts myself on a solution. Pat