And idol did quite admirably, too! His foundational grasp of the game isn't bad at all. Good place to start from. Fun times were had by all. In my opinion, chess is one of the few games where it's just as fun to play whether you win or lose. Or nearly so. Especially if you have good people to spend time with while you play. And hell, with Babas you can just come on and observe games without playing, yet still partake in chat! It's free live entertainment!
And forgive my earlier outburst, I was really just being facetious on all counts. The world tires me with its constant bullshit. It's enough to drive one underground.
EDIT - Gp... you'll be making an epic thread about this disturbing experience, yes?