xviolist

Tonight I played in a tourney (1734) where [director name removed by administrator] was the TD. On the announcement for the game, it says "reg 10+ before game 2nd wins $1." I had registered 10 minutes before, came in 2nd. When I messaged [the director], I got no response, no reply whasoever. This is not the only time a TD has failed to answer a quiry of mine. This is a paid tournament, and I believe I'm entitled to some response from the TD for an honest question. Also, when I tried to go to abuse@bridgebase.com, the server said the site was not to be found. Is there something wrong with my server or are we all floundering around at the mercy/whim of the TD. In addition, I'd like to say how much I hate it when I sub for a player, and the TD boots me in the middle of the hand. That is a disservice to the sub and the returning player. Have a little courtesy, Guys! I understand that a player might want to return, but please wait until the hand is over. [REMINDER - names are not allowed to be mentioned in post like this, as the accused is not here to defend themselves or their actions. As rain said, report this to abuse@ bridge base dot com, not post in a public forum. There you can mention names to you are blue in the face. -- inquiry ]

Thank you, Jill. What you say makes sense. If only the TD in question had taken the time to answer as concisely, it would have saved a lot of grief. Xviolist

There seems to be an inconsistancy among the TDs concerning procedure after a claim has been made. According to the ACBL, once a claim has been made, declarer can not draw trump, unless declarer has only trump remaining in hand, nor take a finesse without stating such a plan in the claim. BBO is doing a disservice to its members if it allows otherwise. What is worse, when I broght the TD to the table to rule in such a situation, he/she completely ignored me, refused to say anything one way or another. So, BBO, take a stand. Either post a policy for procedures once a claim has been made, or follow the rules already set up by the ACBL. Let the inexperienced players play with special rules in junior games, or let them abide by standard rules in regular games. and please tell your TDs to answer sincere questions posed by players, even if they cannot answer because of ignorance.