Let me make it clear that I have no relationship with FlyOrDie - other than as a subscriber. I give them money - not the other way round.
I have received suggestions about how the ratings system could be improved:
Games with players who are at least 200 points away in the ratings, should be handled like games with guests. So neither the ends would be counted nor the wins/points. The benefits are a) for the players: no more cheating, no more transporting, and more relaxed games against much better/worse players b) for FlyOrDie: no more complaining, no more banning
When I play, I generally play against those who are less than 25% above or below me in the ratings. I would dearly love to play with (not against) those with "high ratings"; but I can fully understand why they tell me to "butter off". GG!
I fully agree with the sentiment expressed above - but my own suggestion is that points get awarded only if the two players are within 25% of the rating of the higher rated player.
For discussion folks - either here or on my own little used curling forum at:
http://www.RPDforums.net
Registration there is free - and Dee who administers it is Mee!