Internet backgammon, I am your slave. Hours, Days, even weeks have been wasted bathing in the cool glow of my LCD. Champion Jack Dupree buzzes over an out dated sound system, giving me the third degree.
My increased rate of play has lead to several things, the least of which include the expansion of my favourite play list and a a total aversion to television. In efforts to step my game up I moved up a wight class, a play class ... I simply changed venues.The switch seamed easy, just play on the web instead....after navigating incompatible web browsers and pop up blockers I succeeded.
The possibility of varied game types, chat, and a new on-line community may attract people to play at the Zone, I am not one of them. With little interest in my real community the thought of socializing with digital versions of my neighbour provides no allure.
My true interest, desire, lust to play Backgammon in this on-line community rests within my narcissistic soul. I want to keep track, I want points, awards, badges, and ranking. I think I am pretty dam good, and I want the world to see it.
Propelled by my preoccupation with personal importance I proceed to develop my on-line persona. For the first two matches (1) I played as "guest". If I was to become the champion on checkerdom I needed an Nick, and identity. I needed something that set me apart and identify me as being truly great. As a sign of fame to come, in an opulent fashion I enter my Nick. My new identity ... 'Chris'.
Unfortunately and mysteriously this handle had already been procured for use, and its current owner was unavailable for any sort of negotiation. traditionally I would fall back on the slightly less popular "Crowfoot" or virtually unknown "CmCrawfo" and (2) in times of distress .... I turn to the Internets suggestion.
These are the suggestions.
May I draw your attention to 'MolestedPrince'
This is my interpretation (3).
May I draw your attention to the Molested Prince
Unfortunately, like most of my writing, this story is anti-climatic. While MSN is more than willing to suggest names like 'MolestedPrince' as a synonym for 'Chris', It will not allow use of the name due to inappropriate language.
notes
(1) I lost both matches, and have yet win a single game.
(2) Crawford is another fall back, but i thought it would be too much considering the 'Crawford rule for backgammon
(3) Obviously there are other interpretations, some funnier than others. PhotoShoping the image of a young prince being molested by what/whom ever is just too creepy.
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