There has been a lot of discussion, actually arguing is probably a better way to say it, about sportsmanship lately. I don't care to explain what brought the issue up, but the main question was whether or not "forgetting" to lose force to things like Visage, not paying extra if BFHI is out, or not letting the other player know they are losing too much is cheating. This is definitely a grey area, one where there really isn't a simple answer. All I can do is tell you how I feel about it. Essentially, if my opponent isn't paying extra, or telling me I'm losing too much I consider it my fault. I've had this kind of thing happen a lot and I never blame my opponent, it's my fault for not paying attention and pointing it out. If I am not paying enough, or losing for Visage etc... and I notice I feel like I am cheating. As such, I will remind my opponent. The only time I really play ruthless is if I'm playing someone who likes to use his "selective memory" to beat up on new players. Am I saying "forgetting" to do things is fair play? No, in fact I would hope a TD or judge watching the game would point out such an error. However I don't blame the person I'm playing if they choose to stoop to such low levels. But I have no ill will to thosewho take the game much more seriously. Just don't expect leniancy from me if you refuse to show it to others. I play for fun, if that means I'll never be a "contender", then fine. To quote the great Zippy Da' Jedi "the only way to beat me is to have more fun than me."
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