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Topic: Can a QA member be a bot?
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The name of a relatively new member made a question come to mind. I could have posted it straight to Miguel, but would like to hear the other forumites' opinion on this subject too. 
Of course, it is not allowed for a human (or duck) to use a chess program to aid him/her/it. But what if some programmer was working on a chess AI, as a hobby or study project, and entered said AI's results on QA to test how well it works against real human (or avian) players?
I assume that said programmer would be honest enough to tell the truth of the matter on the personal information page and perhaps not enter tournaments at all, or only play unrated.
Discuss.
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You cannot use a computer or computer program to evaluate or analyze a game.
Hmm. The rule doesn't say you cannot be one.
Quack 
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I'd be tempted to use ICC's philosophy when it comes to computers. Among other things:
1) It should be made clear that it's an engine;
2) Specifications regarding the engine should be made available (on what machine it runs, its name, its estimated rating if available, etc.);
3) Most importantly, should never take someone's seek offers (it should seek but shouldn't take somebody's seeks).
Basically, it shouldn't force someone to play computers, and if someone should be willing to play, they should be able to know what they're up against.
As for the rest, it's a matter of choice.
Just my cent and a half.
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Here's your change
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