"Matt Nemmers" wrote in message
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"Sam Sloan" wrote in message
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My son has just posted a website where he brags that he is ranked
number 9029 in the world. Is this something to brag about, or has
this brought on shame to the family?

http://www.chessartist.com/career.html

After all you do, THAT would bring shame to your family????

Mr Nemmers, I understand your point about Sam Sloan's own website.

If you were in his son's position (considering what paternal influences to
which he might well have been exposed), however, then how likely would it be
for you to take into account the possibility of 'bring(ing) shame' to the
family of Sam Sloan (whom you may prefer not to acknowledge as your father)?

--Nick