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analysismi, on Aug 2 2008, 07:29 AM, said:

And the fact that you commented on the hesitation before it even (possibly) disadvantaged you tells  me you may be too sensitive to this anyway.

This board was played on July 21st, 11pm, board 8, ACBL speedball tournament.

[pigpenz]

analysismi, on Aug 2 2008, 07:29 AM, said:

And the fact that you commented on the hesitation before it even (possibly) disadvantaged you tells  me you may be too sensitive to this anyway.

I dont think he is too sensitive for commenting on it, it should have the same effect as calling a TD and having him stand over the hesitators shoulder while he bids....now the whole table knows about....granted online bridge probablly no one cares but an ethical player would not take advantage of the hesitation.


to me just making the comment that there was a long hesitation should be just the same as calling the TD, in online speedball games by the time you call the TD the round is over with.

[1eyedjack]

hrothgar, on Jul 23 2008, 08:52 PM, said:

qwery_hi, on Jul 23 2008, 10:43 PM, said:

HeavyDluxe, on Jul 23 2008, 09:11 AM, said:

This does make me wonder why BBO doesn't 'stall' partner and RHO's bids in the display - simulating the concept of screens. <SNIP>

<SNIP>

I've seen this suggestion discussed a number of times.
I think that it is problematic.
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There seems to be a strong case for either point of view. In such situations the best solution might be to introduce a software feature that allows the table/tourney host to enable or disable that feature at his discretion. Then players can vote with their feet if they happen to dislike the consequences of that choice.