Bridge Players Only

Let me go

To whom it may concern at the ACBL:

I would like to propose a new wrinkle for pair games; namely, the “Opt-Out” or “O-O” for short. It is similar to team “knock-outs”, only it is voluntary.
Here is the way it works: Typically, there is a (smoke) break at the end of rounds four and nine in a thirteen round event. If, during the first few rounds a pair feels they have been “fixed” or played badly enough, they may “Opt-Out.” They must apply prior to the beginning of the first break and will be released only if there is another pair or pairs opting out so as not to cause a sit-out. The same option would again be available prior to the break at round nine. The computer can reassign those pairs needed to move so no “holes” appear.
The “O-O” pairs are relieved of meaningless tedium (for them) and they may return to real life for other pursuits. If they are forced to continue, they play sloppy bridge, providing an advantage to those who subsequently play them. The remaining contestants are serious and a high level of skill is maintained providing a more enjoyable contest. No one likes getting eight or eleven hundred from some pair who just bids willy-nilly so they get to be declarer.
I feel certain the geniuses that created ACBLSCORE could knock out a program for this on their lunch break.
I’m tired and I want to go home.