[benellis58]

Here we are, decades after GIB was created, and after all this time has passed and after so much technological progress has occurred virtually everywhere else, the GIB robots are still hopelessly, pathetically, and disgustingly inept at bridge.

[benellis58]

Today, like most days, I played with and against the GIB robots. What this means is that today, like most days, I was constantly reminded of how stupendously bad they are. I will repeat a statement that I have made previously: I have never...EVER... seen a human player - ANY human player - perform as consistently and as egregiously poorly as the GIB robots.

[benellis58]

My compliments to whoever is in charge of the GIB robots. It is truly a remarkable achievement to have them be so consistently and staggeringly inept.

[benellis58]

Today, like most days, I played some robot games. Consequently, and quite expectedly, today, like most days, I was reminded of how glaringly, horrendously bad the incompetent GIB robots are. The three inevitables of life: death, taxes, and the atrocious play of GIB robots.

[benellis58]

Just a periodic reminder that the GIB robots are really, really incompetent in all facets of the game, but especially in defending and bidding.

[benellis58]

BBO is currently conducting a survey to see which improvements its users want. I hope that EVERYONE checks the box for "better robots" because the disgustingly inept GIB robots are by FAR the worst thing about BBO...and sadly those WRETCHED GIB robots are probably also the single most important part of BBO.

[benellis58]

The GIB robots continue to amaze with their absolutely disgusting, horrific incompetence.

[smerriman]

If you think that posting the same thing 20 things in a row serves any purpose other than being irritating.. well, you're probably more deluded than GIB.

[benellis58]

Deluded? No, not at all, Stephen, but thanks for your input, which is always sincerely appreciated and occasionally even educational. You are, you know, allowed to ignore posts, or is it possible that you have been deluded into thinking that you are obliged to read every word? By the way, Stephen, just as you are annoyed by my observations and felt the need to express that opinion, I am annoyed by the constant, unwavering ineptitude of the GIB robots and sometimes (as you have noticed) choose to express thatopinion. I had not, however, planned on mentioning that oft-repeated sentiment today or in fact even in the foreseeable future, until your charming words prompted me to do so. It's always a pleasure to read what you have to say. Cheers!

[shyams]

I disagree with benellis58's fact-free & evidence-free assertions.

GIB robots are amazing.
I will not present any evidence to support my assertion either (why should I?).

I know more about GIB than benellis58 because I've played > 5,000 boards in a [me + 3 GIBs] configuration. An experience that benellis58 cannot match.

Be warned!! I will repeat this very message every 7-10 days until you all agree with me. I know my approach will work

[benellis58]

Shyams, my opinion is that what you state is baseless and incorrect, but I'm always interested in what other people think and am always interested in learning from what they have to say, so I greatly look forward to your promised repetition of the message every 7-10 days. Please demonstrate your integrity by keeping your promise. Do not let us down by failing to do so. Thanks very much for your input, which is as greatly appreciated as Stephen's. Best to both of you.

[benellis58]

I was very much looking forward to reading the expected comments from Shyams but was surprised and saddened to see that he had not kept his promise to repeat his message. Oh well, despite my shock and disappointment, I suppose that once I'm here I might as well point out that the GIB robots continue to play very poorly.

[shyams]

benellis58, on 2025-July-18, 00:54, said:

I was very much looking forward to reading the expected comments from Shyams but was surprised and saddened to see that he had not kept his promise to repeat his message. Oh well, despite my shock and disappointment, I suppose that once I'm here I might as well point out that the GIB robots continue to play very poorly.

LMAO