on BK, everything is allowed simply bc there is no way to police our moves. CM1000 admits he uses a prog, so I have no problem with him. I don't see where he derives his satisfaction, but it's ultimately his choice. Recently I read a tragic story about a top -100 GM in chess that was receiving moves from a computer through a device that was ostensibly a hearing aid. The only reason he was caught is that there was audible feedback on the device. I suppose next that the world championship contenders will have to be subjected to a body cavity search and "bug" screening! Anyway, after awhile you can tell who plays with a prog and who doesn't, so that'll help you decide who to play. I have found that most programs in the chess variants are easy to beat, so that's a good place to play.