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Please, let me clarify the situation. I was disconnected after finishing a round and reconnected before the next round began. My partner, loubel, contacted the director to ask why I had been replaced and indicated that a sub had not been requested. I spoke with the director before the next round started, but was declined the opportunity to continue due to policy. I hope that the disconnect/replacement policy will be reviewed to better handle similar cases in the future. Granted, there is a director for a reason and calls need to be made. While the director has the final say, situations such as these need to be considered in light of the circumstances.

Yes it was, according to BBO rules, but does this make it right? Are the rules fair?

I am a BIL member who was refused the opportunity to continue playing in a BIL tournament. After play on the second round, unfortunately I was booted from BBO. I reestablished my connection and returned only to find another player occupying my spot. Granted, I had returned well in advance of the move to the third round. Ironically, an expert player had taken my seat and I was denied the opportunity to continue playing in the tournament. Before the next round began, I spoke with the director and asked if he would give me my seat back. The response was negative. Why is this so? How can an expert player deny an intermediate player an opportunity to play in a venue that is tailored to his ability? This does not make sense to me. Rather, it discourages me from playing any further BBO events. Why is an expert allowed the opportunity to deny a BIL member an opportunity to play in a BIL event? The rules must change.