The British Chess Forum

[Gerard Killoran]

The latest (September) edition of the BCM is promoting a rival to this wonderful site - and it's called the British Chess Forum.

You can find it here https://www.britishchessforum.com/

I'd advise you to steer clear of the Politics and Philosophy section, as it contains one of the most eyebrow-raising posts on the subject of racism I've ever seen. Most moderators would hit the delete button pretty sharpish after reading a few lines, but in this case it appears to be written by the moderator.

[Roger de Coverly]

Most moderators would hit the delete button pretty sharpish after reading a few lines, but in this case it appears to be written by the moderator.

From one of the posts

AlanLlewellyn
4 days ago

Dont feel these are unsolicited requests for support, they are fully endorsed by me(the webmaster)

[Nick Ivell]

I am all for variety but somehow I cannot see this new site catching on, although I have to accept that this place lacks the vivacity of old.

[Simon Brown]

It appears to have one prominent member who some on here may remember…

[John Upham]

It appears to have one prominent member who some on here may remember…

Oh yes. A name to forget more likely.

[John Upham]

I'd advise you to steer clear of the Politics and Philosophy section, as it contains one of the most eyebrow-raising posts on the subject of racism I've ever seen. Most moderators would hit the delete button pretty sharpish after reading a few lines, but in this case it appears to be written by the moderator.

Presumably this thread:

Racism is evil yet understandable

I will inform the owners (Stephen Lowe and Shaun Taulbut) of BCM in case they are not aware of what they are promoting.

[Kevin Thurlow]

"I will inform the owners (Stephen Lowe and Shaun Taulbut) of BCM in case they are not aware of what they are promoting."

Please tell us if you find signs of awareness.

[MJMcCready]

Is that where all those blocked and barred from this site now go to?

[John Upham]

"I will inform the owners (Stephen Lowe and Shaun Taulbut) of BCM in case they are not aware of what they are promoting."

Please tell us if you find signs of awareness.

I see Shaun fairly often at Crowthorne Chess Club but I take your point!

[Roger de Coverly]

Is that where all those blocked and barred from this site now go to?

I don't think ecforum blocks and bars very often. People sometimes bar themselves when they get a hostile reception to their rants and spam. In any event the new forum only seems to have 11 members including the owner/webmaster.

[Matt Mackenzie]

Alan has always had "interesting" opinions on various topics. His bark really is worse than his bite though.

[John Upham]

I don't think ecforum blocks and bars very often. People sometimes bar themselves when they get a hostile reception to their rants and spam. In any event the new forum only seems to have 11 members including the owner/webmaster.

and one of them is me as I like a good laugh!

Anyone seeing ALs nutty posts will most likely be put off joining. Perhaps he does not realise that.

[MJMcCready]

That's already put me off.

[John Upham]

That's already put me off.

[Jon Mahony]

Not a new "Other Place" didn't they try this about 10 years ago? I seem to remember it folded inside a year.