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by hamot
Wed Feb 25, 2004 12:59 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: special treatment?
Replies: 2
Views: 8037

I'm tempted to ask for special treatment, but..... :wink:
by hamot
Wed Feb 25, 2004 12:54 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: question
Replies: 45
Views: 66962

I may be able to help, Katchum.

I have some software that does pretty well with that. Let me know if you want the assistance.

Tim
by hamot
Wed Feb 25, 2004 12:53 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Hi I'm new here! Info on korpsion?
Replies: 9
Views: 16842

Don't worry about him. There are a lot of people like that on this site. Try challenging someone on a chess team or on the ladder. You have a better chance of playing someone who will give you a challenge.

Regards,
Tim
by hamot
Mon Feb 23, 2004 1:58 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Slowchess.com????
Replies: 12
Views: 26687

Sometimes I call my chess students here at school....

Chessnuts

They are too young yet to make any negative meanings out of it.

Tim
by hamot
Wed Feb 11, 2004 7:59 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: If you could choose
Replies: 22
Views: 34876

I have done many research and heard many stories, it really makes you think about life, and reality, I heard from many people they had all sorts of depressions: one of them even took an overdose of sleeping tablets, another one's mother hung herself up (I won't get into details). Your story isn't o...
by hamot
Wed Feb 11, 2004 2:07 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: If you could choose
Replies: 22
Views: 34876

Katchum - Being a music teacher myself (I teach band to 5th-12th graders in a small Minnesota town), I have some life experience in this dilemma of yours. I am not saying that I am an expert or anything. I just have some common ground in the musical world with you. And perhaps the job world..... I k...
by hamot
Fri Jan 30, 2004 6:49 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
Replies: 14
Views: 24813

Re: Who has more snow??

dragondude wrote:hmmm... is it possible to plant pictures of our snowfall on this forum?
I got some great shots to show how much shoveling we Canadians must do. :shock:
Dude -

I am quite sure that you DO have more snow than I do. But the only snow Jeff will see has food coloring and is sold in a cafeteria!
by hamot
Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:24 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
Replies: 14
Views: 24813

Go ahead....make my day!

Must be rough in that FLORIDA sunshine. Try surviving 5 minutes with 35 degrees below zero, which is the current wind chill here!
by hamot
Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:39 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Open Challenge for specific opening matches...
Replies: 14
Views: 24813

Uh oh...

Oh boy....

It is REALLY getting Ph. D (piled high and deep) now.......
by hamot
Wed Jan 28, 2004 3:38 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Forming a team for the upcoming season...
Replies: 1
Views: 7022

Teams

Hi there, coqui!

Before you do anything else, you have to register. You can do that by clicking here. Once you have registered, contact Mike Luka (his contact info is also on that page) and he can tell you the status of the team league.

Hope that helps!

Tim
by hamot
Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:34 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Greg - Helping with the changeover process
Replies: 1
Views: 6833

Greg - Helping with the changeover process

Greg - I noticed a couple of things that need to be changed over yet for the domain change. 1. Change the home page <title> tags to say "Welcome to SlowChess.com". 2. Email notification - For move notifications, start of match notifications, end of game notifications, and 5 day warning notifications...
by hamot
Fri Jan 16, 2004 10:10 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Changing to slowchess.com
Replies: 7
Views: 15882

Changes

Don't forget to change the title tags on the home page, too.
by hamot
Fri Jan 16, 2004 11:19 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Spell Checker
Replies: 0
Views: 5956

Spell Checker

Greg -

If/when you get the time, could you add the Spell checker to the functionality of this board. Thanks.

Tim
by hamot
Tue Jan 13, 2004 9:49 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Changing to slowchess.com
Replies: 7
Views: 15882

Changing to slowchess.com

Greg - I am sure that the hyphen in the net-chess.com url must have been a pain for you, but I for one don't see that it is necessary to make a change. The hyphen makes the name easier to read. I imagine that you probably have had enough complaints over the years from people to warrant the move, but...
by hamot
Sun Jan 11, 2004 11:55 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: STANDARD email notification (for Greg)
Replies: 7
Views: 13676

I have been receiving mine. Perhaps you are just a little TOO good at zapping, Jeff!

Tim
by hamot
Fri Jan 09, 2004 3:35 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: A HUGE round robin tournament if there is interest.
Replies: 6
Views: 12792

Count me in, as long as I can play 30d + 2d time controls.

Tim
by hamot
Thu Jan 08, 2004 8:54 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Thematic posted: Cochrane Gambit
Replies: 19
Views: 33172

tellymetwise wrote:maybe an idea to create the possibility?
Just offer and accept a draw. Tends to ease the burden.
by hamot
Mon Dec 15, 2003 12:17 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Preview of new board layout.
Replies: 29
Views: 49947

Re: Comment box

hamot wrote: BTW, does this message board have a spell checker?

Tim
Greg -

In case you forgot.....
by hamot
Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:24 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Me vs. a 7 year old.
Replies: 5
Views: 14877

5 year olds

My son was also 5 when I taught him how to play. He loves playing, too, but does not sound like he has the skill of your son. JB (his initials) is 7 now, and still likes to trade his knights for a pawn (and other poor trades, too). I would definitely keep it simple. Focus on one concept for several ...
by hamot
Tue Dec 09, 2003 1:40 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: RANT: re:cheating
Replies: 27
Views: 55061

Re: appologies to Greg & an explanation

This will be my last post on this site. My decision to leave the site was based on Greg's referral to a psychic hotline. I was simply stating a fact. My reaction was perhaps a bit immature itself. As to my retractors, I would recommend referring to my first 71 games and not my current w/l/d ratio a...
by hamot
Mon Dec 08, 2003 11:15 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: RANT: re:cheating
Replies: 27
Views: 55061

gmiller wrote:You mean you weren't joking when you said you could tell people were using computers? You were serious?
I'm with Greg on this one. With a record of 21 wins, 120 losses and 6 draws, you can't be serious that you can "tell" when people were using computers!
by hamot
Mon Dec 08, 2003 2:59 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: RANT: re:cheating
Replies: 27
Views: 55061

gmiller wrote:Actually, there's a service you can use to determine if your opponent is cheating. Try this. They can not only tell if they're using a computer, but also if they've asked advice from a friend.
Hilarious! I burst out laughing! :lol:
by hamot
Sat Dec 06, 2003 9:44 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Anyone know?
Replies: 1
Views: 7277

I am not aware of a way to do this, but if you just look at the top of this page, you will notice that you can click on the "memberlist" tab. It doesn't have ratings, but it does have a list of all members. Just remember that looking at a person's rating is only part of the equation. You also MUST l...
by hamot
Fri Dec 05, 2003 9:04 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Feature - Following a Game - Awesome!!!!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 7369

New Feature - Following a Game - Awesome!!!!!!

Great idea, Greg!!!!! Thanks for all your hard work!

Tim :D
by hamot
Fri Dec 05, 2003 10:01 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: My 150th win
Replies: 1
Views: 6501

Congratulations

....but none-the-less, you have accomplished something worthy of recognition. Way to go!

Hamot (Tim)
by hamot
Mon Dec 01, 2003 10:53 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Me vs. a 7 year old.
Replies: 5
Views: 14877

Past his bed time? Contributing to the delinquency of a minor? Shame! :shock: :wink:
by hamot
Mon Dec 01, 2003 7:32 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Not chess related, but I could use help from a few of you..
Replies: 3
Views: 9605

tellymetwise wrote:Seems to be working fine.
You want someone to test the unsubscribe too? :wink:
Absolutely, but maybe from a different email address than the one you first used.....

Thanks for the idea.

Tim
by hamot
Mon Dec 01, 2003 6:53 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Not chess related, but I could use help from a few of you..
Replies: 3
Views: 9605

Not chess related, but I could use help from a few of you..

Hi - This is not chess-related, but music related. I am a school band teacher. I am running a trivia contest for my band students, mainly to encourage my students and their parents to sign up for my band email newsletter. I have set up an autoresponder at my school's band website to help run the con...
by hamot
Mon Nov 24, 2003 10:53 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Why are Sundays so quiet around here?
Replies: 15
Views: 31277

Re: Chess at work

There was just a study released (I believe I read it on CNN) that people who have web access and a fairly liberal policy regarding it are actually much more productive workers... so play chess at work! -Thad (And thanks for the stats Greg) I'm not sure if this is the one you mean, but it is interes...
by hamot
Mon Nov 24, 2003 8:54 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Why are Sundays so quiet around here?
Replies: 15
Views: 31277

juselton wrote:Perhaps a little play clears the brain and keeps us invigorated.
Yeah! That's my defense......invigorated! :wink:

Tim
by hamot
Sun Nov 23, 2003 11:26 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Why are Sundays so quiet around here?
Replies: 15
Views: 31277

gmiller wrote:According to the access logs, it appears most people play from work. Monday morning is always the busiest time.
Now Greg, you don't think that people would be playing GAMES on company time, now DO you? :shock:

Actually, that doesn't surprise me. I plead guilty! :oops:

Tim
by hamot
Thu Nov 20, 2003 8:00 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: game 2
Replies: 9
Views: 21121

[White "X3D Fritz"] [Black "Kasparov"] [Date "2003-11-13"] [Result "1-0"] 1. e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 d6 5.c3 g6 6.0-0 Bg7 7.Nbd2 0-0 8.Re1 Re8 9.d4 Bd7 10.d5 Ne7 11.Bxd7 Nxd7 12.a4 h6 13.a5 a6 14.b4 f5 15.c4 Nf6 16.Bb2 Qd7 17.Rb1 g5 18.exf5 !xf5 19.Nf1 Qh7 20.N3d2 Nf5 21.Ne4 Nxe4 22.Rxe4 h5 ...
by hamot
Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:48 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New virus making its rounds (Swen)
Replies: 18
Views: 40057

Eudora

Just a thought....

Many of these worms are designed to attack flaws in Outlook Express and Outlook. Using Eudora as your email client can significantly reduce these vulnerabilities. Just a thought.

Tim
by hamot
Tue Nov 18, 2003 9:58 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Preview of new board layout.
Replies: 29
Views: 49947

Lots of overlap

Greg -

The newest look has some overlap of icons/textboxes in my browser. I have IE 6.0.

This is what it looks like in my browser:

Click Here to view.

I just thought you would want to see it.

Tim
by hamot
Mon Nov 17, 2003 12:20 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Preview of new board layout.
Replies: 29
Views: 49947

Comment box

I noticed in your new layout that the comment box was gone. Is this just an oversight?

BTW, does this message board have a spell checker?

Tim
by hamot
Wed Nov 12, 2003 7:03 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Mate in one is never difficult, is it not?
Replies: 45
Views: 81590

ghorn wrote:Thanks for that
Fher...ab ceboyrz!
by hamot
Wed Nov 12, 2003 4:32 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Game Comentary
Topic: Mate in one is never difficult, is it not?
Replies: 45
Views: 81590

Re: Mate in one is never difficult, is it not?

Tricks, Tricks, Tricks, and all still within regular chess rules too! (btw, Problem 1,3,4,5 and 6 have been composed by Polgar) Problem4: http://net-chess.com/images/swsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/sbsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/swsq.jpg http://net-chess.com/images/sbsq.jpg http://net-ch...
by hamot
Fri Nov 07, 2003 10:59 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Rating Ceiling
Replies: 4
Views: 13379

Rating Ceiling

Greg - I realize that this will probably stir the pot a little, but...... I totally agree with the rating ceiling concept. However, I really think that new players should automatically begin at a set "initial rating" (the number itself is not important to my point here). Only those people who can "p...
by hamot
Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:50 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: The End
Replies: 6
Views: 15922

You will be missed, my friend.

Tim :cry:
by hamot
Wed Oct 29, 2003 7:19 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Chirp.
Replies: 5
Views: 12777

tellymetwise wrote:Maybe due to the fact you have make two logins for net-chess and the forum separatly?
Not Likely.
by hamot
Fri Oct 24, 2003 8:22 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Net-Chess Tournament 2003 Progress so far
Replies: 40
Views: 74105

DDude

DDude -

ABDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ!!!!!!

(Long time, no C.) :D

Tim
by hamot
Wed Oct 22, 2003 1:10 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Adding a maximum rating
Replies: 16
Views: 34373

Sounds like a good idea, since even many professionals never even get there.
by hamot
Fri Oct 10, 2003 4:50 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Privacy statement?
Replies: 4
Views: 13273

gmiller wrote:But I remain shocked that someone actually read it, even *I* never have.
I have been waiting to do this for quite a while, Greg.... :roll:

Cheers! :lol:
by hamot
Fri Oct 10, 2003 3:31 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Privacy statement?
Replies: 4
Views: 13273

Re: Privacy statement?

On the main page there is a privacy statement link. This talks about ads and collecting social security numbers. I just recently registered, and I never had to give my social security number, nor have I seen any ads. Is this statement outdated, or am I missing something? Zeugma PS I really enjoy th...
by hamot
Thu Oct 09, 2003 4:24 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Floor removal
Replies: 15
Views: 33493

Ratings and Credibility

Ok, here comes another sermon, so bear with me..... I agree that having a rating indicating a higher playingstrength than you really have, can not give the same satisfaction as rising based on improving your play. But problem is when you play against those people. Then you too will get a higher rati...
by hamot
Wed Oct 08, 2003 4:26 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Floor removal
Replies: 15
Views: 33493

The rating floor is meant for players who have a legitimate reason for timing out....ie vacation, personal emergency, etc. Unfortunately, there are those who have found a way to inflate their rating by just signing up again as a different username and giving themselves a high rating. Then they play ...
by hamot
Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:45 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Like the new forum?
Replies: 20
Views: 41047

Instruments

Greg -

I didn't say that I play all of those instruments at once......I'm a band teacher! :P

Also, some of those emoticons look very scary.....Some of them look big enough to eat the entire forum! :lol:

Tim
by hamot
Mon Sep 22, 2003 5:53 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Like the new forum?
Replies: 20
Views: 41047

gmiller wrote:
purplekiller wrote:me thinks hamot played too much "Pacman"
See, now I have to go find a Pac Man one.
No, I play the saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, flute, trombone, drums, tuba, oboe, bassoon, piano....you could look for those, too...... :roll:
by hamot
Mon Sep 22, 2003 5:40 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New virus making its rounds (Swen)
Replies: 18
Views: 40057

Spazz man....

Yeah, go ahead and roll your eyes. I could make excuses about what I was doing at the time and just plain spazzing it, but I won't bother with that..... :oops:

Anyway, I did find a little program that removes it on the Symantic site, so all is well again.

Tim
by hamot
Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:56 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New virus making its rounds (Swen)
Replies: 18
Views: 40057

I messed up

Ok, I got one of these and ran the attachment. I've been fooled. Now how do I get rid of it?

Tim