See, this is why I really discourage threads like these.
Yet, you still respond to this thread.
First, we are discussing in-house ratings. There is a "pro" class. Chris Lynch is currently ranked "Open+" which is one rank below pro. I'm on his team and although I can't say what his exact record is over the past couple years, I know it's a winning one. There is no doubt in my mind his rating is correct. If he were any lower, everybody would complain.
I can understand your defense of your teammate. It's admirable and to be expected. Yet, you yourself started 4 threads critiquing a TAR match and the players' choices of what to do. How is discussing a player's rank any different?
Second, I really wish we could avoid discussing players who do not post here. It's not polite in my opinion. Even though the original poster had good intentions when he started this thread, all it takes is a difference in opinion for it to turn into an argument.
Then stop posting your own critiques of other players!! It's that simple, Jude!! If you don't want it coming back into your yard, stop crapping at other peoples' yards!
Chris Lynch may be beyond "private citizen" status because of his active participation in professional events but I don't think it's appropriate to discuss many of the other players listed or have detailed discussion of a handicapped amateur league. At least, not here.
Yeah, well, GG11 brought it up in the first place. Please pm your thoughts to take this offline.
We should take this discussion off-line and consider creating an Amsterdam Billiards Forum outside of azb.
