Ian Thompson wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:02 pm
Hok Yin Stephen Chiu wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:44 pm
But, if the focus is on removing barriers within chess, then ensuring there is no cost difference between league and congress chess seems to be ideal
Which would only be the case if you also merge Bronze with Gold at the same time.
Apologies for delayed reply. But, my natural instinct is: yes I agree; less convoluted systems are generally better. If there was one membership category (with the usual caveats of first 3 games free, or half price/free membership for first time players), then it, in fact, makes it easier for members, as a collective, to challenge and question whether what they are paying for, is value for money. When there are multiple classes, the different classes spend more time debating the costs and benefits between the different classes, instead of focusing on the big picture.
Ian Jamieson wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:11 pm
I already contribute to Chess Scotland via it’s 100 club — I don’t want to be forced to become an ECF Gold member as well.
To be slightly provocative, if Chess Scotland proposed changing their memberships fees, benefits, or structure, I don't see why I would consider such proposals from the standpoint of, 'well I already contribute to the ECF'.