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In general, I find it hard to understand why she was given a chance. And so quickly.
Firstly, there's no room for messing around in a tournament; there are Grand Rounds for that, at the very least.
Secondly, there was an attempt to brush it off, saying that since she withdrew, it would be smoothed over, and everything would be okay.
Thirdly, a court doesn't absolve someone of responsibility because they "just wanted to joke around."
I believe this decision is a sign of weakness from the local authorities, who are swayed by the image of a "sweet, defenseless girl" who, not only behaves like a
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in personal communication, but also brazenly comes to the forum with the attitude of, "Oh, it was an accident, I didn't mean to, I swear, I won't do it again."
