[zheddh]

I seemed to have noticed that few people who used to have stars on BBO no longer have them.

Wonder why that happened!

[glen]

could be the new ACBL Life Master requirements taking effect early

Happy pardon-a-turkey day to all celebrating that!

[uday]

We would remove an existing star under some circumstances - basically, if the star becomes someone we're not comfortable stating is worth kibbing. Reasons we've removed stars in the past include:

- discovery of impersonation
- name/country removed from profile
- abusive public chat
- repeated use of obscenities in public chat
etc.

[Jlall]

uday, on Nov 26 2009, 09:11 AM, said:

We would remove an existing star under some circumstances - basically, if the star becomes someone we're not comfortable stating is worth kibbing. Reasons we've removed stars in the past include:

- discovery of impersonation
- name/country removed from profile
- abusive public chat
- repeated use of obscenities in public chat
etc.

Well at least I have never impersonated anyone

[Phil]

Jlall, on Nov 26 2009, 12:37 PM, said:

uday, on Nov 26 2009, 09:11 AM, said:

We would remove an existing star under some circumstances - basically, if the star becomes someone we're not comfortable stating is worth kibbing.  Reasons we've removed stars in the past include:

- discovery of impersonation
- name/country removed from profile
- abusive public chat
- repeated use of obscenities in public chat
etc.

Well at least I have never impersonated anyone

wrong

[Jlall]

Phil, on Nov 26 2009, 12:42 PM, said:

Jlall, on Nov 26 2009, 12:37 PM, said:

uday, on Nov 26 2009, 09:11 AM, said:

We would remove an existing star under some circumstances - basically, if the star becomes someone we're not comfortable stating is worth kibbing.  Reasons we've removed stars in the past include:

- discovery of impersonation
- name/country removed from profile
- abusive public chat
- repeated use of obscenities in public chat
etc.

Well at least I have never impersonated anyone

wrong

hahaha true. I should have said I've never impersonated a star!

[Phil]

[quote name='Jlall' date='Nov 26 2009, 05:16 PM'] Well at least I have never impersonated anyone [/QUOTE]
wrong [/QUOTE]
hahaha true. I should have said I've never impersonated a star! [/quote]
Yes that would be a difficult one to forge :>

[peachy]

uday, on Nov 26 2009, 09:11 AM, said:

We would remove an existing star under some circumstances - basically, if the star becomes someone we're not comfortable stating is worth kibbing. Reasons we've removed stars in the past include:

- discovery of impersonation
- name/country removed from profile
- abusive public chat
- repeated use of obscenities in public chat
etc.

I hope consistent demonstration of terribly bad bridge would be one. But how do you find out, or do you rely on reports (with examples?) from kibitzers??

[fred]

peachy, on Nov 27 2009, 04:40 PM, said:

uday, on Nov 26 2009, 09:11 AM, said:

We would remove an existing star under some circumstances - basically, if the star becomes someone we're not comfortable stating is worth kibbing.  Reasons we've removed stars in the past include:

- discovery of impersonation
- name/country removed from profile
- abusive public chat
- repeated use of obscenities in public chat
etc.

I hope consistent demonstration of terribly bad bridge would be one. But how do you find out, or do you rely on reports (with examples?) from kibitzers??

Perceived skill does not enter into the equation for either awarding or removing stars.

The star symbol should be seen as an indication of experience or accomplishment. It is not necessarily an indication of skill.

Fred Gitelman
Bridge Base Inc.
www.bridgebase.com

[mycroft]

"When I'm at the World Championship, I'm sober, rested, focussed on the game and on winning. When I'm in BBO with my friend at midnight, none of the above necessarily apply. My bridge just *might* be worse than what I got my star for."

I think that might be implicit for anybody :-) Please note, I'm not talking for myself (although for the purposes of what's "the important game" for me, it's still correct).