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A funny thing happened yesterday. Had a scheduled practice match; Shannon and Jenny, me and Judi. Shannon served the table on BBO, reserved seats and barred the kibitzers. We had a great time, I learned some interesting things. The hands favored my side of the table, which I appreciated considering I was pretty nervous playing with a new partner for the first time. Having a private practice seemed like a perfectly normal thing to do.
Apparently it was a little controversial. Several people spoke privately with me during those 90 minutes, complaining about being excluded from the fun. I was surprised to learn that anybody cared. What’s your view of private versus public practice? Do you think kibitzers are an integral part of the online game?
September 6th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Surprisingly, I saw that table and was bummed about not being able to kib (not that I would ever think of PCing someone to tell them that).
What you all choose to do with a table is your business… No problem there. I was bummed simply because, as a crappy-but-hoping-to-improve player, it’s always nice to watch different (solid) players. At that point I saw your table, it seemed the most attractive viewing option.
I think it’s way out of line for someone to ‘complain’ about your decision, however. Lame.
September 6th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
Here’s my take on it.
People should do what they feel comfortable doing. Period.
On the other hand… just like Kung Fu wanted to kibitz, lots of folks like watching good players and people they know play.
I personally think it is “good practice” to get used to people hanging around while you’re playing.
But again; my opinion only. I do not think that there is a “right” or “wrong” with this issue.
B.T.W. - glad it went well, Red!
September 7th, 2007 at 9:18 am
I am disappointed when experts bar kibitzers, but can understand it when
pros are involved. They don’t need a
bunch of kibs critiquing their game,
their reps are all important and folks
seem to enjoy trashing. I have learned
a lot from kibbing experts tho esp about
defense
September 7th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
i think it is pretty cool that Kibitzers want rights. It is time someone stood up for the plight of the poor exiled Kibitzer. After all, without them, we would need years to get all the good stories out to the rest of the world.
As Kyle Farnsworth once said, “If a man speaks in the forest, and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?”.
In spite of the foregoing, having a private table while playing with a new partner seems quite appropriate.
On behalf of all Kibitzers as well as all of your fans, we hope the new partnerships hit the ground running and do fantastic. We will all await the first time when we can Kibitz the new version of the Lady Aces, which will henceforth be known as the L’Aces.
Respectfully, me
September 8th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
When I logged on that day and went to join the table I was disappointed I couldn’t join, but so what?
Kibitzing is a privilege and kibs need to remember that.
I am always happy to kibitz but when anyone closes the table I think that decision should be respected and there should be no discussion about it.
But since you have asked what we think I will say this:
In this case it is two new partnerships practicing and I think it is a time for much discussion and it should be just between the four of you.
I think you can accomplish a lot more with the table closed because each of you can feel free to say anything. Criticizing someone in front of kibs can almost seem harsh at times, but it is often necessary if you want to establish good partnerships. So, in the interest of no-one having their feelings hurt, just keep the table closed and get on with the serious work you need to do.
We will be privileged to join you “if” you decide down the road to open the table:)
September 13th, 2007 at 7:04 am
I agree with Grace. The first steps on the long and winding road to build a new partnership are best made in an environment where all the players at the table may bid and comment the auction without having to worry about kibitzers “listening in”. Besides it is not uncommon for star players to exclude kibitzers from partnership bidding tables.