Pythagoras: It wasn't so long ago that I was unrated at all variants here--it's so recent that I still remember it :) It would have been a shame if all rated players would have refused to play me for that reason (as it would have been their right to do). I'm thankful to all of those who took the risk and to those who shed some rating points. On my part, I've never blocked unrated opponents from my game invitations. I remember where I came from!