21-10-2000 11:32									#1
	A one time proposal for the OT Chess Match Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

Since there is a titanic battle starting between Reismark and Maxxes, I would like to propose, for this one event only, the concept of post gambling.

The idea is simple: Bets are placed and accepted, but instead of wagering money we would wager posts. If I wanted to lay down 150 posts on Maxxes, someone (say AH) could match me by picking Reismark. The winner gets 150 posts added to his/her login, the loser gets 150 posts deducted.

Whaddya think? Any suggestions on improving this idea? We need a book - anyone with experience and/or knowledge *glances at Ming/Rah* want to do it (or give me advice on how to do this?)

Btw, the chess match can be followed here.

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	21-10-2000 14:28									#2
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</font>For example, I'd lay a bet of 150 posts on Reismark
<img src=/forums/"/images/blue1.gif" width=100% height=1></font></td></tr></table></center>That had better just be an example, someone who's cocky enough ( ) to start a chess thread in OT obviousluy knows what they're doing...

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	22-10-2000 02:35									#3
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I don't think Markos or Dan would go for this...
am I correct in assuming that?

	22-10-2000 03:30									#4
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Somehow, I just don't think so...

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	22-10-2000 03:44									#5
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not a chance...

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	22-10-2000 03:45									#6
	Tired of ads?

This would just give a person another reason to spam.

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	22-10-2000 06:55									#7
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The spam issue is why it could only be a one time event. Regular "gambling" would create not just spam, but SPAM.

Anyway, given that the chess players are getting advice (thereby tainting any victory), perhaps the chess match isn't the best event for this idea.

The next Super Bowl, anyone?

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	22-10-2000 06:59									#8
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Nah, I dont think the admins would do this.

	22-10-2000 08:40									#9
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I don't think so

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	22-10-2000 13:07									#10
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</font><font size=1>Originally posted by DarkCloud on 10-21-2000 05:35 PM</font>
I don't think Markos or Dan would go for this...
am I correct in assuming that?
<img src=/forums/"/images/blue1.gif" width=100% height=1></font></td></tr></table></center>Pretty much

	24-10-2000 04:29									#11
	Suffering from ads?

Sorry JohnT, and supporters of this proposal, but we're going to have to deny your request.

Now that we have made an official response to this suggestion, this thread is closed.

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