-thinks-
Could be because Starbucks is attempting to openly promote chess like it once was. The promotion of the game itself couldn't be bad for Chess.com. However, I do see your point.
Hey chess.com admins!!!
Sort:
Let me turn your attention to this sob story about a handicapped kid:
http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/my-sons-new-silicone-chess-set
Now look me in the eye and say this is not ridiculous.
-Izmet
P. S. Please note the only evidence of the handicap are the glasses and mittens. Cool, right?
Yeah! Izmet and the BCE sets are awesome ... Just like Kim Kardashians ass. You rock Izmet!!!
Wait, her butt is made of silicon too. XSKN probably manufactured that also.
ifekali wrote:
Let me turn your attention to this sob story about a handicapped kid:
http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/my-sons-new-silicone-chess-set
Now look me in the eye and say this is not ridiculous.
-Izmet
P. S. Please note the only evidence of the handicap are the glasses and mittens. Cool, right?
That is political. Because there is no way to tell whether or not the son has medical issues there could be an uproar if something was done to that thread. So while he does look perfectly healthy, if he was not and Chess.com's staff ignored that fact, it could be seen as any number of derogatory actions against his family or other with the same condition.
The above may sound like a bunch of bs, but it is the truth. PR is important for any institution.
Note: Kim K. isn't even that hot. She looks weird and sooner or later she'll "nab" the wrong guy who'll take most of everything she has stolen for himself.
Sure. I agree, there are issues. But when one starts following all the posts from that particular poster, the picture becomes clear. He should at least get a warning or something.
It's simply too much. Come on.
-Izmet
ifekali wrote:
Are you kidding me? You slap my wrist anytime I post a link to a chess set I designed and am not selling, (google "Best Chessmen Ever") but this guy gets to peddle his silicone warez indefinitely?
Do you get money from these sets you designed?
If so, you need staff clearance to post links for it. Check with staff. Who knows.
> Do you get money from these sets you designed?
Not really. I am promised a small percentage that amounts to nothing considering the sets are handmade (the woodshop can't make more than a few a month). So far I was reimbursed with one (1) set of red Dubrovnik chessmen, no money.
Actually I'm quite happy without posting links unless somebody asks, or if I feel they are asking for advice. It seems nicer that way around here.
-Izmet
Are you kidding me? You slap my wrist anytime I post a link to a chess set I designed and am not selling, (google "Best Chessmen Ever") but this guy gets to peddle his silicone warez indefinitely?
http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/starbucks-offers-chess-sets
Hello? Is anybody there?
-Izmet