Here are some things to remember when we're playing vote chess. Please apply these to our games, especially all new ones. I have Jubilee's @PrecisionGuessWorks permission to do this:
Our guideline for vote chess in this group is no drive-by voting. We're playing vote chess to learn. Voting for a move without bringing it up for discussion is counter productive to that goal. Please, be sure to turn on "track comments" for any of our vote chess games which you are in, bring moves up for discussion, and don't drive-by vote.
Also, in general, wait until the last 24 hours to vote. This gives enough time for proper discussion. A post will be made approximately 24 hours prior to the vote deadline reminding you to vote. Cases have occurred where people have piled on a vote early in the discussion and then a killer move is found by someone and it's too late to get enough votes for it. Obviously in cases such as forced moves or early consensus on a minaline move in the opening, early voting will occur. But in general wait until the last 24 hours.
And above all, BE NICE!!!
If a player suggests a move, and that looks like a blunder, then calmly explain why their suggestion may be a mistake.
Please do not insult your fellow teammates intelligence or playing strength.
Another thing to remember: When posting about moves in the vote chess game, remember to post in the Team (Private) tab, NOT the Public tab! When you join, remember to click FOLLOW.
Hey Guys!
Here are some things to remember when we're playing vote chess. Please apply these to our games, especially all new ones. I have Jubilee's @PrecisionGuessWorks permission to do this:
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Our guideline for vote chess in this group is no drive-by voting. We're playing vote chess to learn. Voting for a move without bringing it up for discussion is counter productive to that goal. Please, be sure to turn on "track comments" for any of our vote chess games which you are in, bring moves up for discussion, and don't drive-by vote.
Also, in general, wait until the last 24 hours to vote. This gives enough time for proper discussion. A post will be made approximately 24 hours prior to the vote deadline reminding you to vote. Cases have occurred where people have piled on a vote early in the discussion and then a killer move is found by someone and it's too late to get enough votes for it. Obviously in cases such as forced moves or early consensus on a minaline move in the opening, early voting will occur. But in general wait until the last 24 hours.
And above all, BE NICE!!!
If a player suggests a move, and that looks like a blunder, then calmly explain why their suggestion may be a mistake.
Please do not insult your fellow teammates intelligence or playing strength.
Another thing to remember: When posting about moves in the vote chess game, remember to post in the Team (Private) tab, NOT the Public tab! When you join, remember to click FOLLOW.
Thanks a lot for reading this!
-Cecilia (Chilly)