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petemcd85
Member since Jun-11-21 · Last seen Nov-14-23

Hello all,
I joined CG as an administrator, editor & front-end developer. I will start helping CG with administrative/editor tasks such as making sure tournaments and their bio's are complete and up-to-date, reading forums to help list and prioritize tasks at hand.
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1. Has the problem with the duplicates caused by the Nbd2 bug been rectified?
petemcd85 chessforum (kibitz #367)
2. Find Deletions script
(seems to be a bug thats not adding all deletions are added to deletion page)
3. Empty Vote on Collections
stevemcd87 chessforum
4. Random game feature sometimes comes up with a non-existing game.
* Find out which game feature he's talking about. GTM?
chessgames.com chessforum
5. Plaintext passwords - Update the way CG stores user's passwords, perhaps add a Forgot Password link.
6. Missing "notable games" and "notable tournaments" from player - <Jess> stevemcd87 chessforum We are setting up the old servers to use as a testing platform. It will help to debug this issue.
7. Opening Explorer keeps reverting to white pieces when analyzing black pieces
8. I found a problem with the search function.
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #40034)
9. filter to show classical games only on players page.
10. waddayaplay: Dear chessgames.com
On some positions in the opening explorer, it doesn't work to flip the board at all Opening Explorer
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #40362)
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1. arrange kibitzer cafe per year
2. Games that are not uploaded due to 'games being to short' should be added.
3. Automate Olga Viewer to PGN4WEB for 'null move games', 960 games(done)
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #39652)
4. Can a button be added to the Olga toolbar to get a link to a position in the game, etc.
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #39870)
5. From the Database Statistics page, this is a bit ugly:Years covered: 0 to 2023 (2024 years)
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #39938)
6. Could <CG> please add a <Source Icon> to games in its gamelist?
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #39871)
7. Apply "Jump to page #" in the players individual libraries.
chessgames.com chessforum
8. To see puns that Chessgames.com has used in the past, see our Game of the Day Archive. The link just takes you to the homepage, which only goes back a year. It'd be really nice to have a link to <Phony Benoni's> Game Collection on a couple prominent spots, including the homepage and the pun submission page.
chessgames.com chessforum
9. the GOD collection has not been updated since September 12th. Again, why can't this be put on auto-pilot?
chessgames.com chessforum
10. We need to update the Opening Explorer to recognize newly uploaded games
11. creation of templates to automatically generate cross tables for tournaments (whether SRR, DRR or Swiss) and results/progressive scores for matches
chessgames.com chessforum
12. adding a position evaluation bar along the side of the chess bar. Example of evaluation bar.
https://www.youtube.com/live/q3klfY...
13. Please, allow an option have an ignore-list for collections too.
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #40218)
14. When viewing one's <Profile> for follow-up posts <CG> uses a star to mark threads where someone has posted after your last post, no matter who.
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #40266)
15. stone free or die: Can we please at least add the FIDE card for new players from the get-go - if available of course:
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/kil...
16. stone free or die: The entire submission process should be revamped, and I think made more transparent to review.
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #40277)
17. stone free or die: So, while I accept not being able to vote on a collection - I can't even see what collection was nominated, nor what the vote count is.
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #40291)
18. I want to create links, probably housed in my profile, but regardless. I want to create a link to a specific move in the Opening Explorer. I want to be able to attach a name of my choosing to said link.
chessgames.com chessforum (kibitz #40330)
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1. Would like to add two columns to the games table:
a) Is game available in GTM
b) What type of game it is. Rapid, Blitz or Classical
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<Live Games Enhancements:>
1. Number of comments not updating.

>> Click here to see petemcd85's game collections.

   petemcd85 has kibitzed 303 times to chessgames [less...]

   Aug-29-23 chessgames.com chessforum

petemcd85: <MissScarlett: Need the rest of the games from The World Rapid Team Championship (2023). The sheer volume precludes my easily doing it by cut andpaste.> https://www.chessgames.com/editor.h... ? Still missing a few games. Give me a little bit to figure out which ones are ...

   Aug-27-23 petemcd85 chessforum

petemcd85: <jnpope: I suspect you can easily add a PID box and "Get PID" button to trigger the Player editing pop-up.> We're in the process of adding the "Get PID" button on the editors page for player editing and updates. I'll inform you once this feature is ready. Thanks

   Aug-05-23 Susan Freeman chessforum

petemcd85: < virginmind: Hi! Can you please help with updating Bogdan Daniel Deac rating on his page here? Thanks. > Hello <virginmind> we are working on getting his rating updated, I will let you know once it's updated.

   May-08-23 Russian Team Chess Championships (2023)

petemcd85: <ultrausurper: Grischuk has actually won a game in this event, but it hasn't been included in this database yet.> Grischuk vs D Paravyan, 2023

   Oct-26-22 World Fischer Random (2022)

petemcd85: Just a reminder to set <PGN Viewer: pgn4web> then click <set> to view the games.

   Sep-16-22 Champions Showdown 9LX (2022)

petemcd85: <stone free or die:I think Olga will have trouble handling 960 games> <stone free or die: The castling business being the expected hangup.> That's exactly what's happening, I wasn't suppose to create this event. I spoke with <steve> to see if we can get it to ...

   Sep-09-22 Julius Baer Challenge (2022)

petemcd85: <MissScarlett: At the drop of a Carl Gauss, I calculate 16 x 15 / 2 = 120. We're short of 16 games. This keeps happening!> Yes, The 16 games has no moves. So they wont upload. It shows an error. <steve> should be coming over today to show me how to upload them

   Aug-30-22 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz (2022)

petemcd85: <MissScarlett: There's a missing Alireza - MVL game from the rapid section.> Thank you for letting us know. It's uploaded now

   Aug-29-22 stevemcd87 chessforum

petemcd85: <MissScarlett: L E Johannessen vs Carlsen, 2006 Could you correct the obvious mistake in the title?> The title has been corrected.

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Jun-23-23		Rdb: >fredthebear : The regulars realize that responding to this attention-seeking troll> Here is the thing - I do not have time , inclination for never ending feud . once again , <ftb> calling me <attention seeking troll > . And when last time he called me troll and I challenged him that I would show that it is he and his buddies who are trolls and not me and he went silent for many days (or is it weeks) And now he has resurfaced to call me <attention seeking troll > .once again This guy never wants to resolve the issues- just like his buddy <big pawn>/<George wallace> He always wants to have his way like a child - logic/fairness/honesty be damned. I am done . I do not have time for this . I got to leave this site at this point. Once again , I have heartfelt gratitude for <Daniel freeman> and <Susan freeman> - I received so much from this site . All the best to cg.com Regards.

Jun-27-23		Stonehenge: This game doesn't work: Marshall vs E Cohn, 1911

Jun-28-23		petemcd85: <Stonehenge: This game doesn't work:>The game was not found in our database as it was deleted. Marshall vs E Cohn, 1911

Jun-30-23		Stonehenge: Thanks. Something else: Capablanca - Alekhine World Championship Match (1927) From a correction slip: <The link ( Game Collection: 0 ) to the "Reference: game collection WCC Index [Capablanca-Alekhine 1927]" on this page (key=54140), which is also the link given on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen... does not work : it says "ERROR: That collection does not exist." Can you please fix this (maybe systematic) possibly also on WP?>

Jul-19-23		Stonehenge: Emil Hermansson <500 EACCES: permission denied, open '/home/chessgames/www/chessgames.com/f/52424.txt'> I often get this message when trying to change the photo or the caption. <chack64.se> is a misspelling.

Jul-27-23		petemcd85: <Stonehenge: Emil Hermansson>Everything should be working now, let me know if you have any more issues

Jul-30-23		virginmind: Hi! Bogdan Daniel Deac page needs an update on his rating. Thank you.

Jul-31-23		Rdb: Question : is pedophilia always harmful for a child ? Chatgpt : Yes, pedophilia is always harmful to a child. Pedophilia refers to an adult's sexual attraction to prepubescent children, which is illegal and morally unacceptable. Any form of sexual activity or exploitation involving a child is a grave violation of their rights and can have severe and lasting psychological, emotional, and physical consequences for the child. Children are not capable of giving informed consent to engage in sexual activities with adults due to their lack of maturity and understanding of the potential risks involved. As such, any sexual contact between an adult and a child is considered abusive and harmful, and it is essential to protect children from such exploitation and abuse

Jul-31-23		Rdb: Part 2 Question : If a person says that pedophilia is not always harmful for a child , could that person be dangerous ? Chatgpt : <Yes, if a person claims that pedophilia is not always harmful for a child, it raises serious concerns about their understanding of the issue and their potential to be dangerous. Such views are not only incorrect but also highly dangerous and harmful. Pedophilia involves sexual attraction to prepubescent children, and any form of sexual contact between an adult and a child is considered abusive and harmful. Promoting or justifying such behavior is morally unacceptable and goes against legal and ethical standards that protect children from exploitation and abuse. It is essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of children and take any statements or actions that normalize or defend pedophilia very seriously. If you encounter someone expressing such views, it is crucial to report it to the appropriate authorities immediately to ensure the protection of children from potential harm.

Jul-31-23		Rdb: Part 3 Chatgpt : Pedophilia is a psychiatric disorder characterized by an adult's sexual attraction to prepubescent children, typically under the age of 13. It is essential to note that pedophilia refers to the attraction itself and not necessarily to any specific actions or behaviors. Engaging in any form of sexual activity with a child is illegal and considered child abuse, regardless of the age of the child. The exact age range for considering a child as prepubescent can vary, but generally, it refers to children who have not yet developed secondary sexual characteristics associated with puberty. The specific age can vary depending on the individual's physical development and can range from around 11 to 13 years old. It is crucial to understand that pedophilia is a mental health disorder, and individuals struggling with this condition should seek professional help to manage their impulses and avoid any harm to children. Society must prioritize the protection of children and ensure their safety and well-being from potential predators

Jul-31-23		Rdb: Part 4 You guys listened to what chatgpt said . So , guys , it is our moral duty to report <Al wazir> to authorities. It is about objective moral values

Jul-31-23		Rdb: Part 5 Question : If someone anonymously claims on an american website that pedophilia is not harmful to a child , how can that person be reported to authorities ? Chatgpt : If you come across content that promotes harmful or illegal activities, such as pedophilia, it's essential to report it to the appropriate authorities immediately. You can report it to the website's administrators using their reporting system, and also inform your local law enforcement or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in the United States. They handle such matters and can take appropriate action. Remember, reporting such content helps protect children and prevent harm

Jul-31-23		Rdb: Part 6 <Al wazir> has been claiming on this site in <rogoff forum > for last several years that <pedophilia does not always harmful the child> . Owner/admins of cg.com must stop <Al waxir>. Owner/admin must report <Al wazir> to authorities - owner/admins have emailid and other information of <Al wazir>

Jul-31-23		Rdb: Part 7 We also must keep in mind that while <Al wazir> has claimed that he is not a pedophile , he has never claimed that he is not a pimp for pedophiles Also <al wazir> has claimed that <rape is natural> . <Al wazir> must be reported to authorities .

Aug-03-23		Rdb: At some point , I would request <beatgiant> and <johnlspouge> for help again , if they please . I repeat once again whet I have repeated umpteen times already - when I joined this site many years ago , I was an idiot. If people of rogoff forum had not helped me , perhaps I would remain an idiot all my life . Especially <johnlspouge> - the best teacher I have ever had . 2) and therefore I feel very grateful to <Daniel freeman> and <Susan freeman> . 3) and now rogoff forum is better than ever thanks to team <Susan freeman>/<petemcd85>/<stevemcd87> Very good team .

Aug-12-23		Rdb: <Susan Freeman: <jnpope> CG has long been considering your suggestion. :)> That comment from <Susan freeman> gave me a good hearted chuckle and lightness of being :) The thing is - there are people who hate conversations in togoff forum On the other hand , there are people - some very, very smart/intelligent/wise people with high level of purity of heart and strength of character - who faithfully read or write there regularly . I , for one , owe my life to the help that I received from rogoff people over the years especially <johnlspouge> , the greatest teacher I have ever had. 2) yes , there are stupid, nonsense , partisan , dogmatist , divisive posts in rogoff forum But there are also smart, intelligent , wise , constructive , deep posts there . 3) and since <petemcd85> and <stevemcd87> have become admins , rogoff forum is almost perfect now - there are not violations of guidelines there any more , in general Team <Susan freeman>/<petemcd85>/<stevemcd87> deserves a lot of credit for that. My heartfelt gratitude to this team. .

Aug-16-23		kingscrusher: Hi there I don't know if it is just my end but it seems to still have the old spelling: King's Indian, Makagonov System (5.h3) (e71) It is Mak-o- not Mak-a That link for me still has "Mak-a" on the actual page itself - not the link shortcut created. But also my link short cut also has the old spelling. I noticed your one did not on the link shortcut. Is it something to do with not being made public yet for the new version?!

Aug-21-23		jnpope: Hey <petemcd85>, I'm sure you have a thousand things on your TODO list, but if at all possible, can you add to https://www.chessgames.com/editor.h... a PID editor? Currently the TID and GID editors are there, but to edit/update a player we have to go to the player's page, submit a correction slip, go back to the editor, pull up the slips, find the right slip, and then edit the player. I suspect you can easily add a PID box and "Get PID" button to trigger the Player editing pop-up. It would be extremely beneficial for us history wonks who help maintain the data.

Aug-27-23		petemcd85: <jnpope: I suspect you can easily add a PID box and "Get PID" button to trigger the Player editing pop-up.> We're in the process of adding the "Get PID" button on the editors page for player editing and updates. I'll inform you once this feature is ready. Thanks

Aug-27-23		Messiah: <petemcd85: <jnpope: I suspect you can easily add a PID box and "Get PID" button to trigger the Player editing pop-up.> We're in the process of adding the "Get PID" button on the editors page for player editing and updates. I'll inform you once this feature is ready. Thanks> Very difficult!

Sep-01-23		Messiah: <ERROR: Our dedicated chess analysis server is currently overworked. Please try your request again in a few minutes.> Are these mysterious cyber attackers with us here, in the room?

Sep-21-23		fredthebear: This reeking forum reminds of Burning Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtG...

Nov-03-23		Rdb: Part 1 <nok: <diceman: <If the Palestinians weren’t launching rockets into Israel> They wouldn't be Palestinians.> You don't think a Good Guy with Rockets should stop a Bad Guy with Missiles?> Presently , I am very busy with some legal case that I am dealing with at the place where I live. However , I would like to expand my clarity/depth of understanding about palestinian/Israeli issue as soon as I get time (within a week hopefully) And I would like the help of some of you who know the stuff . So far in my life , I never spent time to understand this issue deeply but now I really , really want to understand . Help me guys , If you please . So far , <alexmagnus> has been very helpful and I am grateful . I have not yet engaged with <nok> much so far but I would like to because he has differing views from many others on this issue it seems and also it seems that he knows a lot of facts about this issue , he has spent time and energy to understand over the years , it seems . I would request for his help when I am ready and I would be grateful if he obliges. Of course , as usual I would do my homework with the help of chatgpt , bard.googke.com and such Thank you . Regards Your Truly <rdb> and high horse of <rdb>

Nov-03-23		Rdb: Part 2 What a wonderful resource for learning this website cg.com is. My heartfelt thanks to team <Susan freeman>/petemcd85/stevemcd87 Regards

Nov-04-23		Rdb: <Susan freeman> : <<rdb> , thank you > Me : privilege is all mine. Somewhere up in the sky, Daniel Freeman must be smiling with satisfaction, figuratively speaking, that this wonderful site that he created is becoming even more wonderful every day. thanks to team <Susan freeman>/petemcd85/stevemcd87 Regards

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