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 | | Eric Schiller: <all> I am in constant contact with admins to make sure guidelines are being followed in my posts. I posts links ONLY when DIRECTLY relevant to a question of thread. I hate spam and off-topic plugs as much as the rest of you. I do not link to book or product ordering pages. If you think I cross the line, go ahead and let me have it, but check first with the admins, because I'm doing my best to be a good member of this community, and post helpful materials. Right now I'm preparing to upload hundreds of annotated games, free and without commercial plugs. My hope is that people who see these and the free chapters I refer to online will be interested in my work and take a look at it in bookstores or whatever. Since wreiting about chess and teaching is what I do for a living, I don't think this is unreasonable. |
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| Mar-29-05 | | Benzol: <Eric Schiller> Eric, don't worry about other kibitzers like <WMD>.
He has already been put on <ray keene>'s ignore list and if you find him obnoxious or irritating I suggest you do the same.
Happily he doesn't represent the majority of users in this community.
We ( and I think I can speak for the majority ) are very pleased to have you here. |
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| Mar-29-05 | | Calculoso: Sorry to have caused all of this commotion.
<Eric Schiller> Thank you for the information. |
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| Mar-29-05 | | WMD: Let's, of course, gloss over the actual reason why Ray claimed he was going to ignore me. |
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Mar-29-05
| | Eric Schiller: <benzol> No worries, I'm sticking around, I'm a believer in maximum freedom of speech, not into censorship of any kind, though I think that posts should always take into consideration that all ages are welcome at this site. As for tone, well, people read posts and draw conclusions on posters, so no need to do anything but let admins decide what is out of bounds on their site.
Of course, if someone finds my posts offensive in any way, they can add me to their "ignore" list. I'll keep posting regardless, I enjoy the exchange of views here and all the feedback helps me improve as a writer. |
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Mar-29-05
 | | tpstar: <Eric Schiller> Thank you very much for joining our community and answering our questions. As to your latest fan, I think you two know each other: http://www.chessville.com/Editorial... <WMD> Is this chess site a "swamp of misinformation" too? Harsh. |
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| Mar-29-05 | | Jaymthegenius: I dont like people like WMD, you are probably one of those people at the library that actually NAGs on people to follow the rules and actually enforce them, no one likes people like that, lighten up! <Eric Schiller> "I'm a believer in maximum freedom of speech." I must say I'm on Schillers side on this one, Everyone should remember article one of the 1st amendmant "No censorship of press, and freedom of speech" |
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| Mar-29-05 | | FLCLlove: <Jaymthegenius> that's hardly enforced anymore thanks to a little thing our president Bush likes to call the Patriot Act... |
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| Mar-29-05 | | Morphy Fan: jaymthegenius
you are missing the point of the 1st amendment. The point is that congress/gov't won't pass any laws that limit the freedom of speech or censor the press. That does NOT mean that as an individual that you can say anything you want and NOT face consequences from businesses. Seriously, do you think that you can be a greeter at a store like Walmart and everytime someone comes in you yell "down with <fill in minority>" and not expect to be fired? This site is a business. They have every right to bounce you or anyone else if post something they don't like and you have absolutely NO legal or constitutional standing to argue. |
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| Mar-30-05 | | midknightblue: <Master Schiller> It is a joy to check the posts on these sites. especially when a fairly obnoxious troller tries to rattle a few cages, I am particularly impressed by FM Schillers courteous response. |
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| Mar-30-05 | | Minor Piece Activity: <tpstar> Are you suggesting that WMD is Kingston or am I missing something? |
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| Mar-30-05 | | Swapmeet: Can someone direct me to the brown-nosing competition please? Ah, I'm here! Splendid. |
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| Mar-30-05 | | uglybird: Mr. Schiller, regarding your statement at the Kibitzer cafe <But I do have to point out that the judge in this case was a conservative Republican Christian. Blame us on the left for whatever you will, but not this one. In fact, most of the country agrees with the judge, regardless of political party affiliation.> I would like to point out that the reason that "most of the country agrees with the judge" is that the country has suffered because of misinformation by the press, which by the way, is mostly leftist. They have told the people that Terry Schiavo is in a "vegetative state" or "brain dead". Nothing can be further from the truth. Schiavo is very much alert and aware and alive and fighting for her life at this very moment even after thirteen days without food and water. There are videos you can find on the net of Terry that show her reacting with recognition and delight at the sight of her mother or the voice of her father. If you or I did, what the state of Florida is doing to Terry Schiavo, to a dog or a cat, we would be jailed for being cruel to an animal. I urge you to further educate yourself on this issue. I hope and pray that Terry is given food and water and would not be at all surprised if one day her quality of life dramatically increases. |
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| Mar-30-05 | | Morphy Fan: <swapmeet> We are lucky to have someone like Eric post here. If being appreciative of that is brown-nosing, then fine, count me in. I call it being respectful and thankful. I met Eric at one of the tournaments that he ran for kids - he was really nice, very kind and generous to the kids. And at the end had a fun simul against the kids. My kid was the last one standing and of course lost (K+P) vs. K. Eric was so kind to him and respectful...something my son will never forget. Don't see that often from really senior chess talents. |
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| Mar-30-05 | | AgentRgent: <uglybird> Please check this site out:
http://abstractappeal.com/schiavo/i...
"The trial court heard testimony from five experts: two selected by Michael, two selected by the Schindlers, and one independent expert selected by the trial court. The two experts selected by Michael and the independent expert agreed that Terri was in a persistent vegetative state and that her actions were limited to mere reflexes. The two experts chosen by the Schindlers disagreed, but the trial court found their positions not credible. For instance, the trial court explained: <At first blush, the video of Terry Schiavo appearing to smile and look lovingly at her mother seemed to represent cognition. This was also true for how she followed the Mickey Mouse balloon held by her father. The court has carefully viewed the videotapes as requested by counsel and does find that these actions were neither consistent nor reproducible. For instance, Terry Schiavo appeared to have the same look on her face when Dr. Cranford rubbed her neck. Dr. Greer testified she had a smile during his (non-videoed) examination. Also, Mr. Schindler tried several more times to have her eyes follow the Mickey Mouse balloon but without success. Also, she clearly does not consistently respond to her mother. The court finds that based on the credible evidence, cognitive function would manifest itself in a constant response to stimuli.."> |
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| Mar-30-05 | | uglybird: A possible hope for Terri (correct spelling) Schiavo. Federal Complaint Filed with DOJ in Schiavo Case Alleging ADA Violations http://www.theempirejournal.com/329... |
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| Mar-30-05 | | acirce: The horrendous lies about Terri Schiavo being "brain dead" have been repeated in Swedish media too. Not sure if it's out of ignorance or a concious attempt to deceive though. |
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Mar-30-05
 | | keypusher: As long as we are bringing up the First Amendment, might as well quote it accurately. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. |
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| Mar-30-05 | | uglybird: <Agentrgent> The judge in the case did not even go see Terri for himself. Look at the videos YOURSELF and tell me what you think. |
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| Mar-30-05 | | AgentRgent: <Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;> Going <or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;> Going <or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.> Gone! |
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Mar-30-05
| | Eric Schiller: <all> I'm not going to get into the Schiavo case here, it is for blogs like DailyKos. As far as I know she never played chess and never will. My view is that this is a medical question, and everyone else should butt out. On the broader issues, this just isn't the place, unless the admins want to create a politics thread. I'm a political activist and most of views are predictable, and abundantly present at my home website and DailyKos.
It is good to see the chess community involved in the issues of the day, but again, this just isn't the place. |
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| Mar-30-05 | | AgentRgent: <uglybird> I have seen the videos, but also you should realize that they are selectively chosen. Again from the site:
<The court opinions indicate that similar videos were viewed in their entirety by the trial court, which found that Terri's actions were no more than reflexive and could not be reproduced with any consistency. The Second District affirmed that decision.> Do you honestly think the entire judicial system of both Florida and the Federal government simply wants to kill this woman? What possible motive could the courts have for wanting this? It's obvious that Michael Schiavo and the Schindlers disagree on what's best for Terri, but can you give me a reason why the judicial system would arbitrarily decide to simply kill this woman? |
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| Mar-30-05 | | AgentRgent: <Eric> I apologize. I will refrain from further discussions and simply encourage everyone to check out the facts of this case instead of the misinformation that seems to be so prevalent regarding this issue. |
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| Mar-30-05 | | uglybird: <but can you give me a reason why the judicial system would arbitrarily decide to simply kill this woman?> I could, but then you might call it a conspiracy theory. Anyway, I also will refrain from this topic on this forum. |
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| Mar-31-05 | | mack: Am I legally allowed to like both Schiller and WMD? |
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