[pilowsky]

johnu, on 2020-October-09, 22:59, said:

I checked and "R-e-s-p-e-c-t" is not in GIB's vocabulary

Really? I just checked and this is what I found - emphasis added

Conditions of Contest for BBO tournaments
by Admin | Posted on May 31, 2020
General Rules
We are committed to maintaining a pleasant atmosphere on BBO. Playing in the tournaments organized by Bridge Base Online (and on this site, more generally) is dependent upon the display of good sportsmanship and above all ethics observance of the highest standard.

Players are required to familiarize themselves with the Proprieties of the Laws of Duplicate Bridge. Players are also required to respect BBO’s Rules of the Site.

Each player is reminded that it is a breach of ethics to break a law or regulation deliberately, even if willing to accept a prescribed penalty.


Language
The official language to be used in these tournaments is English.


Systems Policy

• HUM systems and Brown Stickers are not allowed.
• In newcomer tournaments (0-5 BBO points) psychological bids are forbidden.
• Both members of a partnership must agree to adopt the same meanings for calls in the auction and also for defensive card play. This does not restrict exercise of style and judgment.
• Players are requested to provide a Convention Card completed legibly in English.
• If a pair does not have a convention card, SAYC (Standard American Yellow Card) is assumed.