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Posted By: Pat MacNeil
Date: Monday, 24 February 2014, at 11:38 p.m.

In Response To: Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon (Fatboy)

I feel the need to clarify my position if I hadn't done so already. What it all boils down to is "IF". If BackGammon is wanting to be on the same playing field as Poker (Legislation wise) then it MUST adopt the same rules. Please note the key word legislation. Otherwise, BG COULD incur the wrath of a higher authority. Language needs to be in place to protect itself from just such an occurrence. Now, if BG does NOT wish to associate itself with Poker then it all becomes a moot point. I am not, as one would suggest, being overly protective of children. What I AM doing is serving as a voice in letting the executive boards of the ABT and USBGF to be prudent in their decisions. Whatever they decide will be up to them and will have been done so in a democratic fashion.

Pat, but you can just call me X-25, MacNeil

PS. On an unrelated topic, I've got a few ideas on how best to promote BackGammon (Some good, most delusional). My best one revolves around Falafel with support from Mochy and four other high-profile Japanese players. I won't divulge now but know that I will be wanting to speak with each of you about it. I'm not sure if we'd be able to pull it off but, man oh man, would it ever be funny if we could. I'm shooting for the US Open in late April.

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• Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
  phil simborg -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 3:36 p.m.
  • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
    Chiva Tafazzoli -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 4:28 p.m.
    • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
      institute -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 12:26 a.m.
      • How did you find America? John Lennon 50 years ago): Turn Left at Greenland
        Rick Janowski -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 1:55 p.m.
  • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
    Art Grater -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 5:43 p.m.
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    Coolrey -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 5:44 p.m.
  • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
    stw672 -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 8:44 p.m.
    • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
      Keene -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 9:18 p.m.
      • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
        Art Grater -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 11:13 p.m.
    • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
      phil simborg -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 9:29 p.m.
      • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
        Ray Kershaw -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 9:51 p.m.
      • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
        Art Grater -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 11:16 p.m.
    • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
      Adam Torkelson -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 9:56 p.m.
      • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
        Fatboy -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 10:02 p.m.
  • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
    Fatboy -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 9:59 p.m.
    • If
      Pat MacNeil -- Monday, 24 February 2014, at 11:38 p.m.
      • If
        Art Grater -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 2:10 a.m.
        • Slaves and women?
          phil simborg -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 3:12 a.m.
          • Slaves and women?
            Pat MacNeil -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 3:35 a.m.
            • Slaves and women?
              Fatboy -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 10:57 p.m.
          • Backgammon, gambling, and now sugar too? Say it ain't so, Phil!
            mamabear -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 3:49 a.m.
      • Backgammon vs. Poker
        Matt Cohn-Geier -- Wednesday, 26 February 2014, at 1:02 a.m.
        • Chatter
          Pat MacNeil -- Wednesday, 26 February 2014, at 6:32 p.m.
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    garyo -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 6:20 a.m.
  • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
    Jason Lee -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 2:02 p.m.
    • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
      phil simborg -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 4:21 p.m.
      • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon - In support of Phil
        Keene -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 5:14 p.m.
        • Bravo
          Bill Riles -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 7:03 p.m.
        • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon - In support of Phil
          phil simborg -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 7:52 p.m.
          • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon - In support of Phil
            Leonardo Jerkovic -- Wednesday, 26 February 2014, at 5:46 a.m.
            • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon - In support of Phil
              Stick -- Wednesday, 26 February 2014, at 5:50 a.m.
              • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon - In support of Phil
                Leonardo Jerkovic -- Wednesday, 26 February 2014, at 5:54 a.m.
                • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon - In support of Phil
                  Art Grater -- Thursday, 27 February 2014, at 8:12 p.m.
      • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
        Jason Lee -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 5:21 p.m.
        • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
          Adam Torkelson -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 6:54 p.m.
        • Lets agree to disagree
          phil simborg -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 7:59 p.m.
          • Lets agree to agree
            Jason Lee -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 9:40 p.m.
      • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
        Art Grater -- Tuesday, 25 February 2014, at 11:59 p.m.
        • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
          Jason Lee -- Wednesday, 26 February 2014, at 12:55 a.m.
  • Children in London lives ruined by Backgammon
    Michael Crane -- Thursday, 27 February 2014, at 12:42 p.m.
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      Michael Crane -- Wednesday, 12 March 2014, at 2:58 p.m.