EdTrice: I think what has made many upset is the fact that they are now playing against "a machine" without being told - and if they knew before they joined the tournament that they would be playing against a computer - it may be a little different.

I don't see a problem with him using his SMIRF program IF everyone he plays knows about it before hand - and actually the games should also be non-rated also - otherwise it will cheat not only who plays against him, but also everyone else who has a rating.