Freud wore a slip too... nothing to be ashamed of.
Ridiculous new "anti-cheating" rule for the World Open.
I don't think it's a bad rule, but it doesn't have anything to do with cheating; it's just curteous. This generation is always looking down at their phones and not at other people. Really, there should be no cell phones anywhere in the tournament, I think. Leaving your phone in your room for a few hours won't kill you.
People who cant do without their phones long enough to play tournament chess should just stay home and play with their phones . Electronic devices shouldnt be allowed in the playing " area " , period .
Finally, a sensible answer!
I am 62, and I must say that I just ABHOR the way cell phones have taken over people's lives. Yes, I'm an antique, and I grew up in an era where the only phone we had was a rotary on the kitchen counter. So I'll admit to some bias here. BUT WE STAYED IN TOUCH! Don't ask me how, but when my friends and family wanted to talk to me, we worked it out.
Just put the d*** cell phone in the room and forget about it during the tournament. Unless you're the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, you don't need it. Everyone who's important in your life knows you're at the tournament, and everyone else can just leave a message. I just don't see what the issue is.
I'm a so-called "millenial" and I couldn't agree with you more. Never owned a smartphone, never will.
Sorry about the consecutive posts, but for those worried about it being inconvient and having the possibility of it being stolen if left out side, see rule 4:
4. Players may leave cellphones with the Director before using the bathroom. At larger events, a special TD may be stationed nearby.
The only reason I can think of that this wouldn't be acceptable was if you were going to use your cell phone in the bathroom.
How could you not agree with this rule. Not only does is help to deter cheating, it also cuts down on the chance of an annoying interruption during games. The tournament area should be as quiet and distraction free as possible.
I agree with the new rule. In fact, I don't think it goes far enough.
The tournament director should broadcast a jamming signal that prevents cell phone use anywhere in the playing area. I know that this suggestion is impractical (and not allowed by FCC regulations in the U.S.) since phone service would be impaired for nearby non-chess persons too. But in an ideal world, there would be a separate chess area were jamming made wireless communications impossible.
Its good rule and correct. If I was TD i would make a rule that to leave your seat is immediate loss of game. No toilet breaks. Go to toilet before.
Stupid idea.
So you're supposed to know if you'll need a toilet break in the next 3 hours, or more. Especially when a lot of old people play the game.
Can't get up to get a drink either. Sounds great for people's health.
The rule makes all the sense in the world. No outside distractions, no possible use for cheating. Are you there to play chess or injoy the privilege of being there in living flesh & colour or what????? CHESS RULES!!!
No phones is good. Ties together with allowing one toilet break eliminating possible cheating during it. When you gotta go, you gotta go! No phones in the building period. Check them at the door or don't go in.
He could always try the legal loophole angle. "Look around this room! Do you see a bathtub or a shower? There are no accomodations for bathing, so this isn't a bathroom. The sign on the door doesn't even say "Bathroom". (It invariably says MEN/WOMEN (GENTLEMEN/LADIES) or the stupid silhouettes.)"
Actually, many languages distinguish between a bathroom (which contains a bath) and a restroom/lavatory. I recall that during my first trip to France (about 30 years ago), I asked a waitress at a restaurant in my rudimentary, halting French: "Ou est la salle de bain?" (i.e., where is the bathroom). She hesitated and then responded that they did not have facilities for bathing. I was thoroughly confused by her response until one of my co-workers explained to me that the proper expression is: "Ou est la toilette?" That incident became the subject of stories that were told around the office for weeks. Of course, that story did not get as many laughs as when I told a co-worker: "Bruce Lee est ma cousine."
How could you not agree with this rule. Not only does is help to deter cheating, it also cuts down on the chance of an annoying interruption during games. The tournament area should be as quiet and distraction free as possible.
I swear to god some people don't know how to read.
How could you not agree with this rule. Not only does is help to deter cheating, it also cuts down on the chance of an annoying interruption during games. The tournament area should be as quiet and distraction free as possible.
I swear to god some people don't know how to read.
So because it only prevents some cheating, and not all cheating, it's not a good rule?
Its good rule and correct. If I was TD i would make a rule that to leave your seat is immediate loss of game. No toilet breaks. Go to toilet before.
Stupid idea.
So you're supposed to know if you'll need a toilet break in the next 3 hours, or more. Especially when a lot of old people play the game.
Can't get up to get a drink either. Sounds great for people's health.
Who wants to help me organize the "No Bowl Open" (sponsored by depends) Its a 3 day, 6 round tournament. No electronic devices will be allowed in the playing hall, in the hall, or anywhere near the playing hall. Pace makers will be allowed, but you must show it, so it can be verified. No bathroom breaks are allowed, so be sure you go before the round starts. If you leave the playing hall you forfeit. 2 Byes will be offered fo those that really cant hold it. At the TD's discretion, an emergency bathroom break will be allowed, but at the loss of 30 minutes on your clock.
How could you not agree with this rule. Not only does is help to deter cheating, it also cuts down on the chance of an annoying interruption during games. The tournament area should be as quiet and distraction free as possible.
I swear to god some people don't know how to read.
So because it only prevents some cheating, and not all cheating, it's not a good rule?
The rule that was quoted has nothing to do with cellphone use in the playing hall. It has nothing to do with the tournament hall whatsoever. So it has nothing to with cutting down on distraction when playing. There are already rules that address that. Reading a couple of sentences isn't that hard.
Sometimes the sign even says "Shake well after use"