MorningGlory84 wrote:
@CrusaderKing1 falls into this category, which is unsurprising given his username with its religious connotations.
Also, my username has nothing to do with religious connotations. I think its a cool username.
You're kind of crazy mate.
Saying there is no evidence that Hans cheated OTB and that people should be innocent until proven guilty is a perfectly fine stance.
In addition to that, it's fine to criticize Magnus for inferring baseless accusations, where even other super GMs have defended that Hans didn't cheat in the game he beat Magnus.
You're not just saying that though, you're insinuating that Magnus doesn't sincerely believe Hans cheated and that he's motivated by petulance. The fact you're more lenient towards Niemann (in spite of his confessed cheating) returns me to the idea you have an axe to grind with Carlsen. Possibly motivated by resentment or envy.
I have a hard time believing Magnus actually believes Hans cheated in the game against him. If he truly believes that, then I agree with you that his motivation is different.
However, I'm not insulting Magnus's intelligence, as I think he is smart enough to know he lost fair and square.
Because I think he is smart enough to realize this, the only ulterior motive must be a bruised ego, which is much more likely than him being absent-minded enough to think Hans actually cheated against him.