[Flame]

Have you notice the change at the kibitzer change of good tables lately ?
Till not long ago , the chats looked more or less like a normal vugraph game, some real experts gave their comments, weaker players, talked only where they had something importent to say, now this is changed , the kibitzers chat is flood with nonsense, mostly not about bridge, but even the comments ragarding the cards are shallow given by weak players(avarage BBO expert is still weak when comentatoring is concern) without much thought, or need. It looks like a football game.
As you understand i really dont like it.

[luke warm]

that doesn't bother me as much as someone who talks to the table, not kib chat... to do that you have to make a concious effort

[whereagles]

That was bound to happen. The internet is one giant chat room and download area. Not much you can do about this.. it's a sign of the times.

[Walddk]

whereagles, on Mar 4 2005, 03:47 AM, said:

That was bound to happen. The internet is one giant chat room and download area. Not much you can do about this.. it's a sign of the times.

I beg to disagree. This always happens when a "big" match is in progress in the Main Bridge Club (especially when Garozzo-De Falco have been playing lately). I, naively perhaps, thought that people go there to watch top class bridge and not to express all kinds of nonsense comments.

They are not vugraph broadcasts, and no commentators are scheduled. I think it's great that people who usually do not get the chance to commentate on the auction and play voice their opinions to a large audience, but I also think it's irritating when (too) many think it's more important to chat about the weather in Baltimore, the stock market in Frankfurt and the advantages of using viagra.

We've got chat rooms in case people believe that these topics are worth discussing at a bridge site with some 150 specs around. I have a feeling, however, that those gatherings won't attract quite that many.

If your aunt's corns are bothering her, you should perhaps consider sending a private chat message to one or two who might be interested. There is probably also some state-registered chiropodist around who will be happy to tell you what the cure is (free of charge even).

Let the rest get a quiet time so that they can enjoy what this is all about: a good game of bridge.

Roland

[rona_]

LOL I can't believe my eyes.

From my chatlog during garozzo's session in the main lounge.

Walddk2->Kibitzers: A serenade I long to sing you, The reddest rose I'll always bring you, Save your love for Roma and for me
haleyf->Kibitzers: Great slam. It makes.
2200->Kibitzers: good slams are those can be made
2over1->Kibitzers: push to 6!h?
TsvetanDD->Kibitzers: yes it makes but depends on 3-3 clubs and successfull finesse
HedyG->Kibitzers: agree with haley:))
c987->Kibitzers: oy vey better play bridge than sing Roland !!! )
SashaA->Kibitzers: is this your usual slam song Roland?
eskintah->Kibitzers: if 50%== GOOD SLAM
Walddk2->Kibitzers: I sing better than I play bridge (which doesn't say a lot). What's wrong with being romantic?
smispi: benito contro mostra picche?
c987->Kibitzers: here in public???????? )
garozzo: non abbiamo discusso
Walddk2->Kibitzers: Well, you gave me 119 kisses in public
smispi: i direi che a logica e' cosi'
SashaA->Kibitzers: Roland sometimes plays bridge in piblic
kagliostro: dano, spiegazione perfetta!
c987->Kibitzers: these were smooches ........kisses are different !
smispi: se dicono 3 fiori passo mostra cuori e 3quadri picche
dptydog->Kibitzers: sorry to interup romance, does anyone know when China is?
Walddk2->Kibitzers: Oh dear, my face is till wet, so can't we wait with the kisses?

Walddk2->Kibitzers: Darling I will love you endlessly, Even though you're far away from me, I can't forget the words I told you, How it felt to love and hold you, Love like ours will last eternally ...
Walddk2->Kibitzers: *......* now honestly, how many of you get a serenade like this? :-)
smispi: accepted?
2over1->Kibitzers: need a stomach pump all a sudden..
garozzo: non mi piace non sbarra
m u s t i->Kibitzers: *****
elsie16748->Kibitzers: )
2over1->Kibitzers: pepto anyone?
shoeless->Kibitzers: Roland's liability insurance will cover it
ALPEREN->Kibitzers: Kagliostro italian lady , Gabry's close friend and old partner
c987->Kibitzers: what drug did you take today Roland?)
Abbass->Kibitzers: is Grazzo in USA now?
2over1->Kibitzers: yes has been a long time now
shoeless->Kibitzers: all day for sure
private: did you see what he wrote? isn't this a bridge site anymore?
Walddk2->Kibitzers: I think I am suffering for amoritis. What's the remedy?
2over1->Kibitzers: cant say in mixed company
c987->Kibitzers: kisses?
shoeless->Kibitzers: get married
Udo->Kibitzers: agree Kagliostra s pass ?
ack_hh->Kibitzers: join up
tabbycat->Kibitzers: chocolate Roland !H
SashaA->Kibitzers: a couple of misfit hands can also help
dptydog->Kibitzers: very good:) chocolate cures everything
Walddk2->Kibitzers: Thanks for all the advice. I'll try everything and let you know if it worked.

I find it hard to understand what you're complaining about. Were you talking about bridge? As the saying goes: people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

This post has been edited by inquiry: 2005-March-04, 08:14

[spwdo]

Slothy tells me that it was Rolands Evil twin doing that:) But imo i think Roland is allowed this given the excellent comments and work we see and read from him during vugraph and no cure against amoritis Roland, lucky for us it not contagous:)

[cherdano]

I think we should accept a little chat, it's human after all (and I have seen lots of bad feelings generated by trying to enforce chat to stay ontopic by admins on other (non-bridge) servers). It would be nice to have lobby chat blocked though for tables with 4 gold starts and 100 kibitzers...

Arend

[Flame]

All of us want to say something. When the chat is quite we all respect it, we think before talk, say only smart things, but when you see the chat is flooded you might as well join the crowed.

[rona_]

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QUOTE (whereagles @ Mar 4 2005, 03:47 AM)
That was bound to happen. The internet is one giant chat room and download area. Not much you can do about this.. it's a sign of the times. 


I beg to disagree. This always happens when a "big" match is in progress in the Main Bridge Club (especially when Garozzo-De Falco have been playing lately). I, naively perhaps, thought that people go there to watch top class bridge and not to express all kinds of nonsense comments.

They are not vugraph broadcasts, and no commentators are scheduled. I think it's great that people who usually do not get the chance to commentate on the auction and play voice their opinions to a large audience, but I also think it's irritating when (too) many think it's more important to chat about the weather in Baltimore, the stock market in Frankfurt and the advantages of using viagra.

We've got chat rooms in case people believe that these topics are worth discussing at a bridge site with some 150 specs around. I have a feeling, however, that those gatherings won't attract quite that many.

If your aunt's corns are bothering her, you should perhaps consider sending a private chat message to one or two who might be interested. There is probably also some state-registered chiropodist around who will be happy to tell you what the cure is (free of charge even).

Let the rest get a quiet time so that they can enjoy what this is all about: a good game of bridge.

Roland

Sure it's ok for some small talk, but most were discussing the hands except for one person who talked about anything but bridge. Therefore I fail to see the necessity of the above post. In fact I find it rather strange.

[Brandal]

[quote name='rona_' date='Mar 4 2005, 12:49 PM'] I beg to disagree. This always happens when a "big" match is in progress in the Main Bridge Club (especially when Garozzo-De Falco have been playing lately). I, naively perhaps, thought that people go there to watch top class bridge and not to express all kinds of nonsense comments.

They are not vugraph broadcasts, and no commentators are scheduled. I think it's great that people who usually do not get the chance to commentate on the auction and play voice their opinions to a large audience, but I also think it's irritating when (too) many think it's more important to chat about the weather in Baltimore, the stock market in Frankfurt and the advantages of using viagra.

We've got chat rooms in case people believe that these topics are worth discussing at a bridge site with some 150 specs around. I have a feeling, however, that those gatherings won't attract quite that many.

If your aunt's corns are bothering her, you should perhaps consider sending a private chat message to one or two who might be interested. There is probably also some state-registered chiropodist around who will be happy to tell you what the cure is (free of charge even).

Let the rest get a quiet time so that they can enjoy what this is all about: a good game of bridge.

Roland [/QUOTE]


Sure it's ok for some small talk, but most were discussing the hands except for one person who talked about anything but bridge. Therefore I fail to see the necessity of the above post. In fact I find it rather strange. [/quote]
I would say Roland,and anyone,is entitled to have
an opinion even if they slip up sometimes.

[slothy]

oh oh

the pointer-thingey oscillated a bit on my pocket seisometer...

....sharpening my pencil....making sure the lead will take the pressure.....

have to go for a while....but will return to answer....hopefully the exorcism i need to perform wont take that long

Alex

in morbid anticipation

PS how did you know about my Aunts chilblains Roland? She has been suffering with them for years

[aisha759]

You mean there are 2 Roland's out there Mark? I hope the other one has a better voice (the non evil one)...
Alex, sharpen that pencil quick! Else this thread might die
Jimmy, I agree with you, not bothered by chat at all.... i find it witty ,smart and fun, even though it has nothing to do with bridge at times....... Garozzo and De Falco are having fun, why shouldnt we?
See you all tomorrow!!
Aisha

[luke warm]

aisha759, on Mar 4 2005, 04:08 PM, said:

Jimmy, I agree with you

i know you do darlin'

see alex, told ya she was brilliant

[Walddk]

Naive you are
if you believe
life favours those
who aren't naive

"Grooks" (he wrote about 10,000!) was the name Piet Hein (1905-1996), mathematician, inventor, poet and scientist - one of our nation's all time greats - devised for his short pithy poems. Here is another one (not translated into English officially, but I have below):

Den som tager spøg for spøg og alvor kun alvorligt
Han har faktisk fattet begge dele lige dårligt!
-- Piet Hein

He who takes a joke for a joke and seriousness only seriously
He has actually comprehended both equally badly!

Roland

[shoeless]

There are several 'groupies' who kib the de falco-garozzo table - they desperately seek exposure and recognition - there are several acid tongues who belittle the groupies - there is even one who is both. There are the 'holier than tho' types - the astute - the students - the masters - the curious - the inane. Gotta love it - but what I love the most is that I can watch legends playing a game I really like. So what the heck!

[mike777]

Great thing about BBO and allowing novice chat is that one gets to comment and chat with with world champs like Scotty. As I am now. Where do I send my BBO check?