Ho Hum.. You just still don't get it do you Walter..

I am not arguing with you that you wouldn't make a good moderator.. perhaps maybe on another board.. but, you blatantly get upset and start showing jealousy towards Ed due to his ability to patent a chess variant.. of course.. let's not forget all the time he studied each individuals values and strong points of each little square.. So.. due to his time and effort.. is he really at fault??.. It is not to say that someone can't just make a chess board and the pieces.. themselves.. but, to print the rules and use the positioning strictly on that board.. and then sell it as That particular game.. YOu will be challenged.. especially if you try to profit from it..

Similar to writting up a story or producing a movie.. that has already been written or thought of.. and then trying to earn the rewards for someone else's hard work..

And this bird dude.. whoa.. he had every right to patent his positions as well.. Just as I have a right to patent the one position I do.. that many men find they enjoy.. ;) *thinks to self ~ Am I allowed to say that?*

Perhaps I will after I do some indepth research! LOL