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On IGS we have been fortunate to have professional players coming for
visits. Proper etiquette is called for, particularly when pros are willing
to teach amateurs for free.
1) Be patient with the response to your "tell" messages. Pros get many game
requests and sometimes cannot respond to you as quickly as you would like.
2) If the pro has spoken with you before under one account, and you have
multiple accounts, please identify yourself.
3) Ask the pro what the proper handicap should be, and then place the proper
handicap without further protest. He/she will adjust up or down the
handicap in future games, depending on your showing.
4) Try to play within one hour. In most cases the pro will addtime for
obvious net lag, and please do the same for the pro.
5) Please resign the game if you are losing.
6) Please be courteous and polite at all times, and in any case remember
to thank the pro for his effort and generosity.
7) Exercise restraint in your kibitzes and shouts. Respect their privacy,
respect their profession. Public discussion of the relative strengths
of the pros is particularly discouraged.
If amateurs on IGS are to continue having professional GO players play with
them for free, observing these 7 simple guidelines will enhance the
enjoyment of everyone.
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