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Sure, tech issues and quitting are hard to distinguish. But there are indicators. The simplest one would be, if somebody is in the lead. Just as an example. Another factor could be frequency (related to total number of plays for example). Mitigation will not lead to the end of time limits or other horror scenarios if done reasonably.
If you don't want to have a productive discussion, fine. But there's no reason for not too well disguised digs that are borderline offensive.Jest Phulin wrote: ↑07 April 2023, 16:27 Let me see if I can rephrase the original post in this topic.
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Something happened that, while I don't believe was my fault, was my responsibility. (I could have a more stable browser and/or more stable internet service provider, but I don't.) This thing that happened is indistinguishable to BGA servers from rage quitting if the initial game state is not to my liking.
The punishment for this thing that happened I think is too severe, and I don't think it should apply to me, even though this punishment is clearly stated in several parts of this website. I think the punishment should be changed, rather than me changing my behavior (to such options as slower games or even turn-based) for a month.
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At least, that's how I read the original post. What did I get wrong, if anything?
Wait, wasn't the argument about this happening when the game started, and thus nobody is in the lead? How specifically can BGA servers tell the difference? Remember, the rule needs to be able to be applied to all games, not be game-specific.Rukus McUallas wrote: ↑08 April 2023, 00:33 Sure, tech issues and quitting are hard to distinguish. But there are indicators. The simplest one would be, if somebody is in the lead.
So, I'm assuming I got everything right as there was no comment on the argument, only the method.Rukus McUallas wrote: ↑08 April 2023, 00:37If you don't want to have a productive discussion, fine. But there's no reason for not too well disguised digs that are borderline offensive.Jest Phulin wrote: ↑07 April 2023, 16:27 Let me see if I can rephrase the original post in this topic.
At least, that's how I read the original post. What did I get wrong, if anything?
You're trying hard to misread my posts ... this is one example for one possible situation. Tech issues can happen all the time during a game or even when a person is not even logged in.Jest Phulin wrote: ↑08 April 2023, 04:22Wait, wasn't the argument about this happening when the game started, and thus nobody is in the lead? How specifically can BGA servers tell the difference? Remember, the rule needs to be able to be applied to all games, not be game-specific.Rukus McUallas wrote: ↑08 April 2023, 00:33 Sure, tech issues and quitting are hard to distinguish. But there are indicators. The simplest one would be, if somebody is in the lead.
Yes, I started this thread, after it happened to me. Are you happy for your wannabe gotcha moment? I experienced a problem and my common sense told me that this can happen to others as well. This then led me to thinking about a possible solution, not only for me, but for others as well.Jest Phulin wrote: ↑08 April 2023, 04:24So, I'm assuming I got everything right as there was no comment on the argument, only the method.Rukus McUallas wrote: ↑08 April 2023, 00:37If you don't want to have a productive discussion, fine. But there's no reason for not too well disguised digs that are borderline offensive.Jest Phulin wrote: ↑07 April 2023, 16:27 Let me see if I can rephrase the original post in this topic.
At least, that's how I read the original post. What did I get wrong, if anything?