deeds wrote: ↑Sat May 03, 2025 2:03 pm
deeds wrote: ↑Thu May 01, 2025 3:05 pm
...At SedatChess, tourney's conditions only favor blunders due to shallow depths due to a lack of time/power...
No need to look far, there are tons of blunders in the games of the last SedatChess lottery (SCCT BOOK / NNUE CS 43) :
What a circus !
Posts against the Moderation chapter...
To recall.... Post are:
1. Not abusive in nature:
2. Do not contain personal and/or libelous attacks on others (not restricted to forum members)
1. Disparaging Language and Mockery
1. Repeated use of negative labels
By declaring “SCCT = blunder’s lottery” throughout the post, the message casts the entire SCCT event (and those involved) in a disparaging light. Although it may not sound like a direct personal attack against one individual, it generalizes a group’s efforts as meaningless or chaotic. This sort of broad insult (“lottery,” “circus,” etc.) can be perceived as mocking or belittling.
Public Ridicule
The post concludes with “What a circus!” followed by laughing emojis, further emphasizing ridicule. The dismissive tone indicates a willingness to demean the competition and its participants—fitting squarely under abusive or harassing content.
2. Violation of “Not Abusive in Nature” (Rule #2)
Insults and Demeaning Remarks
Even if the target is a chess event rather than a specific person, the message’s tone is scornful. Forum rules typically construe any pattern of aggressive mockery or demeaning tone as “abusive” or “harassing,” not merely if it is aimed at a single user. Calling someone’s activity a “circus” and repeatedly using “blunder’s lottery” can be viewed as a sustained verbal jab rather than simple criticism.
3. Possible “Personal Attacks” Element (Rule #3)
Although it is not accusing anyone of a crime or a serious act of wrongdoing, the post still reads as an attempt to harm the reputation of those running or participating in SCCT by painting them as incompetent. This veers toward “personal or libelous attacks” territory when combined with the mocking language, because it could be interpreted as an accusation that the event or its participants lack credibility.
4. Overall Forum Context: Relevancy to Forum Moderation
The forum wants discussions to remain civil, constructive, and on-topic for computer chess. Rules against abusive language help ensure a welcoming environment for all. Even if “blunder’s lottery” or “circus” was meant humorously, the phrasing and repeated emphasis can easily be read as sneering, which is precisely what the rules aim to prevent.
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Moderation:
Purpose: Moderation aims
to maintain a safe and respectful environment for all participants. It involves setting and enforcing community guidelines to ensure discussions remain constructive and relevant.
Function: Moderators often intervene to prevent harassment, hate speech, or misinformation, which can detract from the experience of the community.
Function: Moderators often intervene to prevent harassment, hate speech, or misinformation, which can detract from the experience of the community.
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Moderatorship Proposal
Hello,
I’m addressing "Site Admin" Jeremy Bernstein and moderators kingliveson, Swaminathan, and Uly.
I’d like to volunteer as a moderator. The current trolling and flaming are unacceptable and detract from meaningful discussions.
Also, promoting products in threads is not allowed and should be stopped.
Let’s bring focus back to relevant topics.
Best,
