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Director's action? Part B

Posted By: Keene
Date: Thursday, 27 June 2013, at 3:58 p.m.

In Response To: Director's action? Part B (Phil Simborg)

Somebody earlier (and I apologize, but I forgot who) asked the question "is it in the best interests of the tournament", and thats a very good question. In terms of backgammon, the role of Director, is actually twofold, its the rule enforcer, and overall decision maker, however the tournament itself is an entirely different entity. The tournament is the events, the schedule, and all the other little things that go together.

Perhaps from a philosophical perspective, the Tournament Director should be a different entity from the Tournament Manager (owner / whatever). Directorial decisions then will not be clouded by the tournament's needs. In practical terms, this isnt truly feasible until the tournament hits a certain size, and there is enough distinction between the two activities.

Spectator / Kibbitzer / Kibber / side-fish / person lurking unreasonably closely to the match / game in progress. I dont mind. So long as they are not interfering with the players, then, directorially, thats ok with me (unless a player requests removal, or something similar). I dont even mind if its Phil or Carter.

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• Director's action?
  Chuck Bower -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 1:32 p.m.
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    Keene -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 1:43 p.m.
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      Tom Keith -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 2:47 p.m.
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        neilkaz -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 2:51 p.m.
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        Daniel Murphy -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 3:19 p.m.
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          Phil Simborg -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 4:20 p.m.
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          Tom Keith -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 4:24 p.m.
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            Stick -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 4:39 p.m.
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            Daniel Murphy -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 5:26 p.m.
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      Jason Lee -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 5:58 p.m.
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        Stick -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 6:22 p.m.
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          Daniel Murphy -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 8:22 p.m.
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            Stick -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 8:27 p.m.
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              Daniel Murphy -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 10:08 p.m.
      • Director's action?
        Keene -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 7:59 p.m.
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    Michael Nielsen -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 2:09 p.m.
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    Daniel Murphy -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 2:47 p.m.
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      Phil Simborg -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 4:07 p.m.
  • Director's action? Part B
    Chuck Bower -- Monday, 24 June 2013, at 4:42 p.m.
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      Tom Keith -- Tuesday, 25 June 2013, at 1:30 p.m.
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        Stick -- Tuesday, 25 June 2013, at 4:25 p.m.
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          Chuck Bower -- Tuesday, 25 June 2013, at 5:06 p.m.
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            Tom Keith -- Tuesday, 25 June 2013, at 5:27 p.m.
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              Bob Koca -- Tuesday, 25 June 2013, at 5:49 p.m.
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                Tom Keith -- Tuesday, 25 June 2013, at 7:07 p.m.
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              Daniel Murphy -- Tuesday, 25 June 2013, at 8:26 p.m.
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                Phil Simborg -- Wednesday, 26 June 2013, at 1:03 p.m.
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                  Tom Keith -- Wednesday, 26 June 2013, at 2:15 p.m.
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                    Phil Simborg -- Wednesday, 26 June 2013, at 4:27 p.m.
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                    Daniel Murphy -- Wednesday, 26 June 2013, at 4:32 p.m.
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                    Bob Koca -- Wednesday, 26 June 2013, at 9:50 p.m.
                    • Director's action? Part B
                      Tom Keith -- Thursday, 27 June 2013, at 12:46 a.m.
                    • Director's action? Part B
                      Phil Simborg -- Thursday, 27 June 2013, at 2:12 p.m.
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                  Bob Koca -- Wednesday, 26 June 2013, at 9:46 p.m.
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                    Phil Simborg -- Thursday, 27 June 2013, at 2:10 p.m.
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                      Keene -- Thursday, 27 June 2013, at 3:58 p.m.
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              Chuck Bower -- Wednesday, 26 June 2013, at 1:04 a.m.
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            Jason Lee -- Wednesday, 26 June 2013, at 12:40 a.m.