[computer-go] Sho-Dan-level at 9x9

[Nick Wedd]

In message <1167674538.20840.936.camel at localhost.localdomain>, Don 
Dailey <drd at mit.edu> writes
>Hi Chrilly,
>
>I find it pretty amazing that even a little money will inspire people
>to play a computer who wouldn't otherwise.
>
>Many years ago my old chess programs were welcome at tournaments, but
>as soon as players started losing,  the program wore out it's welcome!
>
>The change was like night and day.   We came to one tournament and
>almost everyone signed the "refuse to play a computer list."
>
>So I offered 5 dollars for a draw and 10 dollars for a win.  This tiny
>incentive caused almost all the players to agree to play the computer
>and in fact many players begged to play it.
>
>What was ironic, was that didn't pay out a single penny but everyone was
>happy!

I don't think you understand how mean Go players are.  Many of them have 
beards because they are too mean to pay for razors.

Nick
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