[stackghost]

>The ELO system does give you a sense of process.

By definition it does not, unless your definition of progress is "number go up".

>Do you think professional athletes are stupid because they could be playing in Little League and winning every time against kids?

So let me get this straight: are you seriously suggesting that you don't understand the difference between e.g. the format of the NHL or the FIFA world cup, and playing against literal children to pad one's win rate?

Because I think you're probably not arguing in good faith with that last comment. Time for me to duck out of this conversation.

[Retric]

Progress is in the quality of the games not just an irrelevant number.

If you have a major skill gap, games become boring. Try playing Martin bot for 3 hours.

[refulgentis]

I honestly don't understand your point and do understand his, and definitely don't understand why you took it so aggressively.

All he's saying is it's boring to win all the time.