Pio2001 wrote:
Bantari wrote:
My problem is that both SOS and SOSOS scores are something beyond a player's control, and thus - imho - not suitable as a way to determine tie breaks.
I see it the opposite way : the strength of our opponents is something beyond our control, and it directly determines if we win or loose.
My thinking is: The final standing should be determined by comparing the quality of your play vs the quality of play of others. SOS/SOSOS, as in the example I gave, has nothing to do with the quality of your play. It might not have anything to do with the quality of play of people you are tied with neither.
I think what you mean to say is this: The strength of my opponent is beyond my control and directly determines if I win or lose THIS ONE GAME AGAINST THAT OPPONENT! And I agree with that - this is why I think that straight-up score should be absolutely taken into account to determine your final standing.
However, the outcome of a game in which you do not participate has absolutely NOTHING TO DO with the quality of your play - so it is not a good measure of it. And this is what SOS and SOSOS are - results of games in which you did not participate (and usually in which the person you are tied with did not participate.)
But this is just my opinion, and if you don't agree - so be it. I will not try to push the point any harder. Peace out!
