Will US and Russia reach deal on Missile Defense by the meeting between Bush and Putin scheduled for April 6 in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi?

Edited market to cut down on the text. The same question is asked just in a shorter form.

Ryan
Hubdub US Politics Content Editor

does reaching a deal include Bush agreeing not to pursue the missile defense system?

I'd imagine so. But it would have to be a statement in which he is saying that the US will no longer pursue the missile defense system, and to be honest I can't see that happening. That doesn't mean it won't though. Maybe Putin will take off his shirt and it will all be fine....

Regards,

Ryan
Hubdub US Politics Cntent Editor

God i hope not!

Hey all hubdubbers, the admins who control this site want EVERYONE'S input on how to deal with this cheater Satyaki and ALL future gamers ... They are asking for everyone to post their opinions and suggestions for the official rules on this link:
http://getsatisfaction.com/hubdub/topics/proposed_new_procedure_for_dealing_with_gaming?
This ongoing problem stems from this:
http://www.hubdub.com/e/Market/Why_is_it_that_Satyaki_keeps_creating_Lahore_Badshahs_vs_xyz_team_questions_yet_Donal_doent_void_them_5294/view#newcomment

Here is the LATEST proposal from hubdub admins that they desire our say on:
Admins want a 4 strikes and your out process:
Proposed new procedure for dealing with gaming
Hubdub Representative
To date we have dealt with gaming on a case by case basis. However it has become clear that we need to have a defined process for dealing with individuals that game. Therefore this is our proposed procedure:
1. First identified instance/set of instances: Email warning
2. Second identified instance/set of instances: Email warning, user placed on public watch list (for 2 weeks) and fined 50% of worth
3. Third instance/set of instances: Email warning, user placed on public watch list (for 2 weeks) and fined down to H$1,000
4. Any subsequent instance will result in their ability to create questions removed and potentially suspension of their account.
We propose to apply this procedure for all new instances of gaming however some users are on their first warning and one user is on their second warning.

HOWEVER, several of us users are calling for a MUCH stiffer penalty process and this is our overall latest proposal back to the admins:
We want a 3 strikes you're out process:
1. First identified instance/set of instances: Email warning, user placed on public watch list (for 2 weeks) and fined 50% of worth.
2. Second instance/set of instances: Email warning, user placed on public watch list (for 2 weeks to 30 days) and fined down to H$1,000. AND removal of the gamers' right to create question for a period of time.
3. Any subsequent instance will result in definite, permanent suspension of their account, their IP and all other accounts by the gamer.

Have your say and please add your input at the area the admins have set up for this purpose:
http://getsatisfaction.com/hubdub/topics/proposed_new_procedure_for_dealing_with_gaming?

lucidstates (This user: Is On Strike)

I was told on an earlier question that the word "by", according to Hubdub rules, includes the date in the question. In this case that would mean it includes April 6th, however, obviously it was settled before the end of the day. I say this as someone who has made money by betting on no. I ask only for consistency.

By does include the date specified. But Hubdub admins can settle a market early if it is 99.9% certain that the option settled will occur. So because it is 99.9% certain that no deal between Bush and Putin will occur I settled early.

Regards,

Ryan
Hubdub US Politics Content Editor