BIG BAD WOLF: Yes this is true but they have 3 sets of confusing ratings which are only available to the paying members..a miniscule segment of the site. There is the ladder ratings, the rating including provisionals, the ratings including friendly games and the best player ratings. Some have not been updated since the 18 months I played on the ladders. The site owner considers ratings unimportant and checkers even more so. I now play there under my name Purple and regardless of how many friendly games I win or lose my ranking remains the same..of course since I don't pay I can't participate in the ladders.