lukulus: I think problem with rating in BG games is not so big. Most of the cheaters are pawns so they will disappear in one month w/o finished game.

Conversely, as long as they continue to play, their rating will persist. The rankings list will be spoiled for as long as this game amuses them. And it does amuse them; they have been at it for many, many months, as you would see if you cared to look.

And if someone will earn high rating due to his skill and luck, than he wont be able to defend it in longer period.

Of course he will. Having gained a high rating by cheating, do you think that honest play will ensue? Not at all. The cheating game continues.

alanback: The main reason it's not so important is, well ...

spirit_66: I guess there's a lot of cheating around. That's why I decided not to prolonge my membership here.

It is important, Alan, and it doesn't help for you to state otherwise as a fact simply because it's not important to you. Would you play at a backgammon club which had a reputation for cheating? If so, would you debase other's concerns by declaring it a non-issue?