[blml] Announcement Bridge

[Stefanie Rohan]

> *Announcement* bridge would solve most of the problems high-lighted in 
> recent posts. In particular, it would drastically simplify the law-book, 
> save rain-forests of local regulations, speed up the game, and remove 
> many opportunities for unauthorised information. A simple version is ...
> 
>  - You *announce* every call that partner makes e.g. "20-22 flat" or 
> "strong artificial" or whatever. No longer do you need to remember which 
> bids are alertable or announceable. This saves the time taken by alerts 
> and questions. You also avoid the unauthorised information from 
> selective  questioning. If opponents prefer, you can "announce", by 
> *pointing* to your  convention card (assuming that the meaning is 
> explained therein).

I just think that the potential for UI is far too great.

Stefanie Rohan
London, England