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An ethics issue raised in Paris?

Posted By: Perry Gartner
Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 2:15 p.m.

When Ray accepted his trophy for winning the doubles he seemed to be visibly moved almost to tears, as he said a few words and then stated , he was donating 500 euros to Chiva in honor of the wonderful tournament Chiva had organized. My impression was that it was heart-felt, and spontaneous. It certainly is extremely generous and I think, at this stage particularly, the more promoters can make, the more all players will ultimately benefit.

However, I am wondering if I should be uncomfortable with this, and the precedent it sets. I think there is an inherent conflict of interest( even if only in apperance) in having a director make a ruling involving a player who might be one such contributor. I would like to know the views of the BGonliners. But I hope that no one writes that this is a pre-meditated attempt by Ray to curry favor. I think that would degenerate what is a serious question for the backgammon community to personal attacks that would take away from the discussion.

Perry

Messages In This Thread

• An ethics issue raised in Paris?
  Perry Gartner -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 2:15 p.m.
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    Gregg Cattanach -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 2:25 p.m.
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      Max Urban -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 2:29 p.m.
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      Jason Lee -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 2:39 p.m.
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    Chiva Tafazzoli -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 2:35 p.m.
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      Coolrey -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 7:24 p.m.
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        Bob Koca -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 9:11 p.m.
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          Chiva Tafazzoli -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 10:09 p.m.
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            Bob Koca -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 10:27 p.m.
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              Chiva Tafazzoli -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 10:34 p.m.
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                Phil Simborg -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 11:57 p.m.
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                  Strato -- Thursday, 5 November 2009, at 7:47 a.m.
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                    Steen Grønbech -- Thursday, 5 November 2009, at 10:33 a.m.
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                      Chiva Tafazzoli -- Thursday, 5 November 2009, at 11:27 a.m.
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                        jdg -- Thursday, 5 November 2009, at 1:40 p.m.
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                          Rich Munitz -- Thursday, 5 November 2009, at 9:26 p.m.
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                            Phil Simborg -- Thursday, 5 November 2009, at 11:27 p.m.
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                              Steen Grønbech -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 7:49 a.m.
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                                Phil Simborg -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 12:34 p.m.
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                                  Bob Koca -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 2:50 p.m.
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                                    Phil Simborg -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 3:24 p.m.
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                                    Rich Munitz -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 6:03 p.m.
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                                      Joe Russell -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 11:59 p.m.
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                                        Chiva Tafazzoli -- Saturday, 7 November 2009, at 1:55 a.m.
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                                        Rich Munitz -- Saturday, 7 November 2009, at 9:35 a.m.
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                                Timothy Chow -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 11:11 p.m.
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                        Phil Simborg -- Thursday, 5 November 2009, at 3:48 p.m.
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                      Daniel Murphy -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 2:53 p.m.
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                    Daniel Murphy -- Thursday, 5 November 2009, at 12:20 p.m.
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                  Chuck Bower -- Thursday, 5 November 2009, at 2:26 p.m.
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                    Dan Pelton -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 9:38 a.m.
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                      Chuck Bower -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 2:56 p.m.
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                        Phil Simborg -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 3:21 p.m.
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                          Chuck Bower -- Friday, 6 November 2009, at 5:57 p.m.
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                        Dan Pelton -- Saturday, 7 November 2009, at 7:04 a.m.
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                rew -- Thursday, 5 November 2009, at 12:40 p.m.
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        Jason Lee -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 10:01 p.m.
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    Bill Riles -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 2:50 p.m.
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    Steve Mellen -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 2:59 p.m.
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      Bill Riles -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 4:37 p.m.
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    Bob Koca -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 3:11 p.m.
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      neilkaz -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 3:18 p.m.
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      Phil Simborg -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 7:36 p.m.
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    David Rockwell -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 4:16 p.m.
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    Chuck Bower -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 5:31 p.m.
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      Rich Munitz -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 7:15 p.m.
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      Matt Cohn-Geier -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 10:52 p.m.
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        Carter Mattig -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 4:36 a.m.
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    Alfred Mamlet -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 5:41 p.m.
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    Stick -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 5:41 p.m.
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    Marv Porten -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 6:19 p.m.
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      Dan Pelton -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 5:31 a.m.
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    Phil Simborg -- Tuesday, 3 November 2009, at 7:32 p.m.
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    Perry Gartner -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 3:06 a.m.
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    Coolrey -- Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 7:01 p.m.
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    J. Dawkins -- Monday, 9 November 2009, at 11:24 p.m.