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Ethical Quandary

Posted By: Michael Petch
Date: Monday, 19 September 2011, at 5:39 a.m.

In Response To: Ethical Quandary (Stick)

Stick Wrote: "Your example of someone committing murder and serving their time is fine for a court of law, that doesn't buy them my forgiveness. After what amount of time would you allow someone who was once caught red handed cheating in a tournament to enter your tournaments? Say he was a dice mechanic, caught with loaded dice, and admitted to it. ".

I use murder because that was the context of this thread. However I did point out that depending on context an allegation might produce a situation where there would be a conflict. And you pretty much sum it up. What does it matter that a an ex-murderer who has paid the price (or an alleged murderer) have to do with playing Backgammon - especially if it is online (That would reduce any threat someone might feel).

Someone who has cheated at backgammon in my opinion is a far worse situation than someone who has a murder allegation hanging over them. A person who has been a dice mechanic and who has cheated in my opinion should be dealt with at the "Tournament Director"/"Director" level (who may also be a part of a broader organization). If players have an objection to a TD's choice then they can vote with their feet and walk away.

Fortunately my personal experience with psychopathic wife killers (people I associated with) is limited to just one case and that was Hans Reiser.

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