Lobowolf Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 It also works when opener has 4 spades. "Works" is shorthand for "works better than responding 1♠ works", which I thought was obvious from the context. I think it's a poor definition for "works" in this context. When they're equally good, saying that 1♥ doesn't "work," because it's not better, has an inappropriate negative connotation. well..... I put 'works' in quotations... that might have been a 'clue'. As for suggesting that my comment meant that 1♥ is only 'not better' than 1♠... all I can say is......LOL I agree that a closer reading of your comment would have indicated what you meant by "works"; however, I wasn't suggesting at all that your comment meant that 1♥ is only "not better" than 1♠. What I was clarifying is that to the extent that 1♥ is being defended (and I reiterate that like Josh, I'm not advocating a 1♥ response), it's relevant to point out not only those circumstances in which 1♥ is a gain, but also those circumstances in which 1♥ is a push. That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Silly semantic discussions are confined to the water cooler. No they aren't. Perhaps you mean that silly semantic discussions should be confined to the water cooler? (Sorry.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobowolf Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Silly semantic discussions are confined to the water cooler. No they aren't. Perhaps you mean that silly semantic discussions should be confined to the water cooler? (Sorry.) Ahhh, that's just semantics* * = "merely pertaining to the meanings of the words used in the communication." I mean, really...how utterly irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTime Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Dealer: West Vul: Both Scoring: IMP ♠ A8432 ♥ KJT95 ♦ 5 ♣ T8 1♦ P 1♠ P2♣ P ? Your technical analyses please.Thanks1♦ - 1♠2♣ - 3♥4♥Well, 2♥ will be 4th suit forcing to game. Thus, 3♥ will be nothing other than 5-5 in the majors invitational.Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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