I think you might be confusing people defending Keene with people arguing what an appropriate level of consequence is again.JustinHorton wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:23 amI would scarcely be arguing that there was a cultural problem if I thought you were.
I think fundamentally some of our disagreement is that I think Keene has been held accountable to a large degree and you do not.
But are you arguing that people praising other people because they hope it is to their benefit, either through the rewards of innocent friendship or personal advantage, is a cultural problem unique to chess? If so, I disagree. To the extent I would like to welcome you to our planet, and hope you enjoy your stay here.
(I'm not sure if we are entertaining anyone other than ourselves, if so apologies to them while I go to my Dad's to watch the football...)