Hi Ladder Players, Since none of our ladder players were opposed to the rule change, the Ladder will not be reversed on January 1, 2012. Thus existing games should continue until completed. Since one reason for ending the Ladder in November was to free up time during the holidays, anyone currently playing may request a vacation without two weeks notice until the end of January. Players not choosing to take vacation should play under normal time rules, but since many of you are busy this time of year, please relax a little over those time rules! I have two challenges in the queue and will process them shortly. Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: R Dinger To: chess Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 1:11 PM Subject: [blind-chess] Ladder Change Proposal Hi Ladder Players, I am proposing that we do not reverse the Ladder this coming January because the Ladder is still not really settled down. Giving it another year should allow enough time for the whole Ladder to settle into an order more consistent with player ratings. If the players generally agree, existing games should continue and new challenge games can be started. Since one reason for ending the Ladder on November 30 was to free up time for year end holiday activities, I suggest we drop the two week notice on scheduling vacations from the Ladder until January for those too busy to play. Please post your comments and we will follow the consensus of the Ladder players. Richard