Hello guys I believe that BBO needs and deserves a new rating system. We have to admit it is inappropriate that every one has a full control on his level. Some players just change their levels just to fool some one convince him / her playing a tournament. We all think we are the best but we need a better evaluation system. A new rating system. Point awards are a very attractive idea but still not fair, sometimes it just a prove you have a credit card and you play more. Stars with respect to all wonderful players we have still not fair too. Some times it is just a prove that you were one day a strong player. We need a real evaluation to performance. A flexible Rating system where your rating is a reflection to your real level and skill just RIGHTNOW. Even the world bridge federation itself needs it. we need to live the present not to live in the past. We need a rating system who tell us our strength just right now comparing to others just right now. I suggest something similar to ELO rating in chess. Come on just say how you think about it. Finally I really want to thank all BBO family for such a wonderful gate to bridge. Elvis
