Valid comparison?

Matthias Berghaus <[email protected]>
Newsgroups gmane.games.bridge.laws
Message-ID <[email protected]>
I have seen (and heard about) cases where a TD ordered pairs to switch 
directions, usually because someone had started to play a board 
(erronously), and now directions were adjusted in order to have a chance 
at a valid result. So far, so (well, maybe mot good, but as good as was 
possible....).

Now assume that - with screens - the pairs do not get up and change 
directions, but just swivel the tray around and get on with it.

Problem is: no longer are N and E on the same side of the screen. This 
need not be a problem, of course, but (assumption) if the people were to 
rotate 90 degrees clockwise (or counter-clockwise, for that matter) 
certain "screenpartnerships" would arise, while (without a physical 
switch) others arise. OTOH, if they get up and change seats around, why 
shouldn`t this duos arise anyway? And why should one care?

Well, maybe player X explains very well, while Y (language problem, 
laziness, whatever) doesn`t do so well. This may make a difference. Then 
again, it may not. Rub of the green? Probably, but maybe you have 
opinions, or your NBO may even have regulations (unlikely, but who 
knows...?). My NBO does not have a reg, I have no idea whether any such 
reg would be needed, I just look for ideas....


Best regards

Matthias

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