06 May '04 11:25>
Originally posted by jpseveI don't quite see your point. If you agree to the game, and the timeout settings, then you should accept that the other player is free to time you out if you do not move, just as you are free to time them out.
As anyone who is watching would know, a player has risen to the top of the rankings BY TIMING OUT LOST or DRAWN GAMES. The fact that this is within the rules is absurd and should lead to the conclusion that the rules are flawed!
I don't see how they can "prolong" the game outside of the agreed specifications, you will always get the option to time out the other player if the game drags outside the agreed period, and, if you do not get this option, then it is fair to say that your opponent is still moving.
If your problem is that they do not move quickly enough, then you should accept shorter timeframe games.
If your problem is that they put the vacation flag on, then you should give fair warning (eg in your profile) that you will time out games with the flag on if you consider the opponent is being unreasonable.