Originally Posted by FreeMindStuck
I do agree that people that cheat are loathsome. But I disagree with the sentiment. - "I've always felt you should focus on your own results rather than worry about someone elses." Chess tournaments are a competition and the results of your fellow competitors do matter. And I find the idea that the high rated players in a particular club, who are friends, can throw each other points to manipulate the money results and that I'm supposed to just mind my own business repugnant.
Here are the relevant rules:
14B6. Premature or Prearranged draws. It is unethical and unsporting to agree to a draw before a serious contest has begun. The same is true of all arrangements to prearrange game results. In case of clear violations of the moral principles of the game, penalties should be imposed at the director's discretion. See also 20L. Manipulating results.
20L. Manipulating Results. Collusion to fix or throw games, whether before or during the game, in order to manipulate prize money, title norms, ratings, or for any other purpose is illegal and may result in severe sanctions, including revocation of USCF membership. Such agreements include arrangements to split prize money no matter what the result of the game. See also Chapter 6, USCF Code of Ethics.
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Hey, I share your dislike of players prearranging draws. If it were possible to catch them and prove their intent to share the point rather than play a game of chess, this wouldn't irritate either of us. But there are bigger issues of a philosophical nature that would have to be resolved before this could ever be addressed.
And, we agree to disagree. If you win all of your games you don't have to worry about others drawing. Which of course is completely accurate. Though I know that may sound abstract, that's the way I feel. If someone 'cheats' you can get annoyed and protest; and that would be your right I don't contest that. You could also accept that someone cheated, not let it bother you much, 'protest' only to inform the relevant authorities and get on with your chess.
That's me though.