This is a case of a young man who is excited about what he's learning and wants to share it with the community. So he posted a puzzle with a flaw- big deal. Now everyone has to get on their high horses and relentlessly attack him? Everyone is talking about arrogance and pretension- maybe he just loves the game and wants to help. Jeremy Silman said one of the finest teachers he knows is rated 1500. Even worse that these attacks are done under the guise of "teaching" him or trying to help him somehow- a pretty thin excuse if you ask me.
I purposely didn't look up anyone's rating here, but I bet at least some of the bullies have low ratings too... Pretty lame that you all have to resort to picking on a 12 year old. As for respect- that goes both ways. Lots of you seem to expect SebLeb to worship you and "stay quiet while the grownups are talking", then you treat him without an ounce of respect. I hoped for better... but I can't truly say I expected better after reading the first few pages of comments. Disappointing.
I absolutely agree. One can post critiques of his analysis and point out flaws in his reasoning on the chess problems he has posted without resorting to name calling and other inappropriate behavior. It is very disappointing that so many people on this website seem to enjoy bullying a young child. Fortunately, Seb seems resilient and resistant to the attacks and barbs hurled his way.
I also find the posts about Monica Lewinsky (which are clearly OT) to be crude and inappropriate, particularly when addressed to a young child.
sigh...
not again... doesnt it make you wonder why you are the only one to be defending him... this isnt his first (or last) dumb post...
also the last time people helped him by posting a different variation and saying he was wrong, he blocked them!!!
Hey SebLeb, are you really an adult who pretends here he is a kid? I heard some rumors here and there, even in this thread. If yes, that would be very creepy (and kinda sad).
No, i realy am a kid. Please dont believe what anybody tells you about me, because I have never seen one single thing that is true that they said.