[blml] What is Pass?

[Herman De Wael]

John Probst wrote:

>>
>>+=+ ? ;-)
>>      We might perhaps extend and simplify the principle -
>>      "A player shall pass if at his turn in the auction his
>>       partner and an opponent so determine".
>>                                              ~ Grattan ~   +=+
> 
> 
> I think the model for the passout seat should be based on the same idea as 
> declarer's played card. "If it's obvious he passed then he's passed". Same 
> as declarer has played a card if it's obvious he has. I play cards by 
> sticking them to my forehead occasionally just for example. "... or by 
> taking action in such a manner as to indicate a pass". I'm all for 
> consistency in style, it's easier to interpret.
> 

I would prefer if alternate methods were not allowed.
If an opponent wishes to condone an alternate method, that is his problem.
We've been ruling like this for a long time already.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

The separate problem of the auction period not being able to close if 
there is no third pass should IMO be resolved by an inclusion into 
L17E (if the opening lead is accepted, the auction is over).

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Herman DE WAEL
Antwerpen Belgium
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