[blml] Definition of the term "Natural"

[richard willey]

Quick question:

Through the years we've seen a number of debates on BLML dealing with
the meaning of the word natural.  As I recall, it was (generally)
accepted that bids could be both natural and conventional.  For
example, a Muiderberg 2S opening which showed 5+ Spades and 4+ cards
in either minor is both natural and conventional.

More recently, I've some definitions which suggest an alternative
approach.  The EBU Organge Book definines natural as

"Natural Suit bid:

a bid showing length in the suit and saying nothing about any other
suit. Length is at least four cards unless explicitly stated
otherwise. In many situations, especially on later rounds, a natural
suit bid may show at least three cards in that suit."

The Bridge World offers ""a call indicating a desire to play in the
named strain without offering information relevant to a specific
different strain." and I've seen some claims that the ACBL is using
the same definition.

I'm curious whether there is a significant change taking on here...




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