Why don't the top players play rapid??

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BeepBeepImA747
All I see them play is blitz...
ActuallySleepy
They probably play in real tournaments and don't want to wast an hour playing an pointless online game.
Strangemover

They played rapid at Paris and Leuven no?

BeepBeepImA747
I mean online. All the titled players play 3|2 blitz or similar
Flynn56

The reason should be quite obvious.

BeepBeepImA747
AND THE REASON IS???
LM_player
Apparently titled players on this server don't like rapid.
(I personally enjoy rapid)
Faith56

Because online chess is not OTB. (hint hint)

BeepBeepImA747
I STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND
LM_player
Could it be that they are afraid to play against a player, because they can't see if their opponent is breaking the rules?
Faith56

Exactly.

BeepBeepImA747
If their opponent is titled it's unlikely their using an engine no?
BeepBeepImA747
A titled rapid tourney would be more interesting than blitz, don't you think?
humblebug

I think its because you play rapid to improve your strengths!! and if your titled then you are not looking online so much as to improve your more looking for fun. playing rapid would be like a pro basketball player playing horse, or a pro card player playing go fish or uno. I think after a while it just gets boring unless your pushing yourself with time!