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Rolling Rules

Posted By: Seth
Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at 1:26 p.m.

In Response To: Rolling Rules (Colin Owen)

Colin wrote:For many, it seems, the fear of a negative reaction from their opponent when stating their objections to the use of such dice, or to the legality of a shake or roll is greater than the fear of allowing it.
I recently played someone who was using their cell phone throughout the session, I gingerly mentioned that mechanical aids are not permitted while playing backgammon. I stated that players could illegally use their phone to count pips, etc. Person stated that they were texting family,etc. I allowed them to continue this behavior which really made me uncomfortable. I copied the rule after we played that day.:
1.5 AIDS. Once a match is in progress, players shall not use written, mechanical, or electronic aids except to keep score.
( Have never played anyone who used his cell phone during match/ or money session other than to answer a call. It gives the appearance of impropriety and made me feel uncomfortable).
I will state and enforce this rule the next time I play that person.
I had made this decision before these posts,but, Colin makes a great point. If our opponent is doing something that we think violates the rules and spirit of the game,we should voice our objections ASAP.
Seth

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  Seth -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 8:09 p.m.
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    MishyPoo -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 8:51 p.m.
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      Seth -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 10:04 p.m.
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        MishyPoo -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 10:25 p.m.
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          Seth -- Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at 12:11 a.m.
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    Keene -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 9:00 p.m.
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      Colin Owen -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 9:09 p.m.
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        Keene -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 9:52 p.m.
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          David Presser -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 10:05 p.m.
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            Keene -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 10:17 p.m.
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          MishyPoo -- Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at 12:24 a.m.
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            Chuck Bower -- Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at 4:54 p.m.
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          Colin Owen -- Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at 12:29 a.m.
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            Jason Lee -- Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at 1:10 a.m.
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              Chuck Bower -- Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at 4:59 p.m.
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            Seth -- Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at 1:26 p.m.
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            Keene -- Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at 3:43 p.m.
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        Jason Lee -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 11:05 p.m.
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          MishyPoo -- Tuesday, 14 October 2014, at 12:14 a.m.
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    Tom Keith -- Monday, 13 October 2014, at 9:12 p.m.
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    Daniel Murphy -- Thursday, 16 October 2014, at 6:59 p.m.
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      Seth -- Thursday, 16 October 2014, at 9:00 p.m.
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      Bob Koca -- Saturday, 18 October 2014, at 9:35 p.m.
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        Daniel Murphy -- Tuesday, 21 October 2014, at 11:05 a.m.
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          Tom Keith -- Tuesday, 21 October 2014, at 2:18 p.m.
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            Colin Owen -- Wednesday, 22 October 2014, at 12:14 a.m.
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            Daniel Murphy -- Thursday, 23 October 2014, at 1:35 p.m.
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          Bob Koca -- Tuesday, 21 October 2014, at 3:31 p.m.