KB> All these rules are very clear, except number 4, the time control. 
KB> understand that it's just a guideline, but I'd still like some
KB> clarification.

DA>We're not going to be this picky about it... it's not like an internet 
DA>match, where transmission time is instantaneous.  In that case, you can
DA>reflection times, etc.

DA>Let me be a bit more clear.  NO ONE will be forfeited for time control 
DA>thy are repeatedly slow, and I can determine that the Fido mail transmi
DA>time isn't the problem.  Even then, I would expect a nudge to perk up s
DA>player.

KB> Assuming that each player uses his full time allotment, the first t
KB> moves could take 60 days. That means a 40-move game could take as m
KB> 800 days, which seems extraordinarily long.

DA>My experience doing this is that a game will usually take 5-6 months...
DA>a case where transit time is a week back & forth, I can see where it co
DA>approximate snail mail postal play, where the average game goes 18-24 m

DA>We'll see.  I really don't think it'll be a problem.


OK. I'll bow to your experience, since I've never played here before. 5-6 
months doesn't sound too bad. If you're not looking to forfeit time 
violations, I suppose there will not be any problems.

Thanks for the clarification.

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