Hi
With the constant arguments on chess in regard to ratings and players leaving chess due to falling ratings etc. etc.
I thought I'd ask for people's opinion on wheather
1. Non-professional chess would be better off without ratings (why)
2. a grouping (ie A,B,c Level etc) system would be better than an individual number.
I'm more interested in discussion on option 1. Would low rated players keep playing without the embarrasement of the rating system and they have more fun just playing.
Thanks
ps- Can posters please be polite