Reposted with names redacted. How can something you love also make you feel the most afraid? I started playing Go in 2019 at age 15 and co-organized my first Go tournament in 2023. I never imagined myself organizing several of the largest Go tournaments in North America. Go opened doors for me. I learned to take care of others. I built confidence in my ability to manage and train talents. I had the best Go resources (even though I never had much of a knack for the game). In my high school days, every second, every millisecond of Go shaped my happiest memories. I was too young to understand that what makes you feel safe, happy, heard, respected, alive—a human being—also makes you vulnerable. At my first in-person tournament, the 2022 U.S. Go Congress, my first memory was of folks warning me of certain older men to avoid. I made a mental note, especially since several adults warned me about the same people unprompted, though I felt confused as to why it fell on my shoulders to avoid the bad guys. Should it not be the other way around? A year later, at the first Go tournament I won, I slipped out of the venue to avoid the mother screaming at the elderly TD that her son should have won instead. The son cried not at missing out on first (he had been giggling) but at his mother’s screams. The TD awarded the frightened child a first-place tie. The TD never hosted another tournament. As an organizer, I spent later tournaments putting on my customer-first smile for the mother who always sought me out for a chit-chat about her son, the weather. My body remembered her screaming. But I needed to prioritize my tournament’s reputation over my own discomfort. That became my norm for Go tournaments. It became my habit to scan the tournament hall for weary people. I carried responsibilities as an organizer and as a human being: to act mature, to treat neighbors fairly, and to obtain “proof” for others to believe me before they listened. No one said anything about changing things, only to tolerate them. In 2023, a friend invited me to join a Discord server to access more Go resources. I did not think much about it. I wanted to improve my Go. A few months later, at the Midwest Open, Go players introduced me to 36-year-old X. I learned he had created that Discord server. He was a respected member of the Go community, gentle around small children, and often donated to tournaments (something he often mentioned himself). In that first introduction, he asked for a photo—an awkward one with his arm around me and leaning too close–but my body froze up. I could not understand my sudden nerves and stared at my friend, snapping the shot. Some would argue that my teenage self should have trusted my gut and found my voice in a tournament hall full of older men, who I believed knew better than me who was trustworthy and who was not, and they could protect me from the real world of Go. From my position, I came there to play Go, not to scrutinize everyone I met. At dinner that night, he insisted on sitting next to me and rambled on about his donations, fancy cars, and making his Discord server more exclusive. I pulled away from the conversation, silent. He then offered to pay for all my expenses if I ever went to Congress in gratitude for my organizing. I couldn’t figure out what I was supposed to say. Throughout the dinner, I kept glancing at my friends (all men) for affirmation that he was “weird” and for help to get out of the dinner, getting jumpy as the dinner dragged on. But understandably, they could not catch the hint because I felt uneasy and too frozen up to say anything. In the end, I mustered up some courage to say I didn’t want to stay out late and called my ride to pick me up early. I share this context to emphasize how it’s difficult to speak up. Fear shuts you up in a way where you can’t process what’s happening—everything becomes a blur—and you can’t articulate your words aloud. Over the next two years, several incidents happened: X initiated all private messages to me. In August 2023, in the public Midwest Go Discord, a middle-aged male Go player asked if I would have a rematch in the future. I responded that I “might” have time at the Chicago Open dinner party (a public space). After sending that message, X messaged me warning that older men might misinterpret my “wholesome intentions.” He gave similar warnings when I interacted with other men.I began accepting X’s teaching games, having always sought stronger players for matches. With each game, he rambled about young women chasing him, and his language became more lewd. Silence, disinterest, is not the same as affirmative consent. I was focused on playing Go against a stronger opponent. It became background noise. No one explained that it was inappropriate, only that I should be patient. These teaching games became both normalized and my test. I used them to check whether what my girlfriends had mentioned was a pattern. Though afraid, I wanted to protect my friends. It did not occur to me that I might be affected.A male friend once drove me from my university to the 2024 Midwest Open. Before dropping me off, he needed to drop X off at his place. The car came to stop there. I said I wanted to stay in the car alone. X insisted on staying in the car with me. I kept on saying no. He continued insisting. Finally, the male friend intervened, and X left the car. On several occasions, myself and others brought up the incidents to friends, TDs, and other Go players but we got brushed off (a “fine person” who needed guidance). Why did I need to guide him? Why did he deserve second chances at the cost of my safety? On and off the board, X’s inappropriate behavior happened when there were no men around, especially when alone. It became our sole responsibility to bear. This kind of behavior had long become the norm in the Go community for us and them. If someone like X said that I acted “uncharitable” and “rude,” they have a point. Should my 5-foot-2, 19-year-old self scream “NO!” and sprint out of a car in Ohio? Is telling an older man “no” in private and “it feels filthy” in public not examples of explaining myself? Jamie Tang — Today at 8:45 AM … Laughing off flirtatious remarks is cheap too. You even repeated your comment when I said, "What?" It puts young women in a comfortable position. We don’t have the social standing to call it out. Don’t try to downplay your behavior by reverting back to treating young women as your “niece” or “baby of the group” or “soulmate in the purest, most wholesome way.” It feels filthy. Actions tell the truth, not words. I’ve heard more questionable stories from others. As a 19-year-old, I don't have energy to monitor someone an adult double my age. Please leave our DMs alone. When we don’t reply, it means we’re tired. Thank you. Girls, from a young age, learn not to provoke anger. In the end, the victim always faces the real consequences. One must defend themselves without hurting the stronger person’s ego. In reality, no matter how much you try in private and public, some people refuse to stop. In X’s apology letter (sent after he found out about the joint report filed to AGA’s CoC), he wrote, “I didn’t understand why Jamie did not address her issues with me directly and in private.” But he became persistent, defensive, or upset every time I asserted my boundaries, even early on, when he brought up an AGA board member. I worried about what would happen if I didn’t pacify him and refused his next request. Fear became normal to me. Not all questions come with answers. In spring 2025, while filing a joint report (read here) with the AGA's Code of Conduct Committee, I learned that my safety never mattered. We had to ask multiple Go leaders, AGA board members, before we found out that 1) the CoC existed and 2) how to contact them. At the time, the Code of Conduct was not visible on the AGA website, and required clicking into multiple tabs to locate the document. By that point, I had already planned dozens of tournaments through the American Go Honor Society, American Collegiate Go Association, and Evanston Go Club. Like my fellow Go leaders, I never knew the CoC existed. In one of the later emails, the CoC wrote to me: “You describe an increased feeling of discomfort over time, and we are not doubting or discounting that. In the AGA Code of Conduct it is also stated: “Members and guests are encouraged to take responsibility for their personal comfort and safety. Anyone who feels uncomfortable in confronting a person directly should report the behavior to an event official or AGA Code of Conduct Committee person.” The only way someone can be helped to feel more comfortable or deal with any situation involving a potential violation of the Code of Conduct is for those actions to be identified and reported. This is why we will be working with local chapters and event organizers to increase the visibility of the code, encourage reporting, and work on making the process smoother and stronger.” How can someone be expected to report harm through a system they do not know exists? In the same email, the CoC explained: “The most updated version of the AGA Code of Conduct can be found here, as well as in the Documents folder at the foot of the current website. The links to the Sanction Guidelines and Sanction Report documents from the archived version of the website are not valid because these documents did not migrate to the new website; they are under review and currently unavailable. What can be shared is the current CoC Reporting and Resolution Process, and it is attached to this email.” Through the reporting process, CoC emphasized the distinction of turning 18. But power dynamics do not disappear once someone crosses a certain age. To the AGA board member, I hope that you still care for your child’s safety after they turn 18. Becoming an adult does not change someone’s right to safety and support from loved ones. I would hope that the same standard applies for the AGA and the broader community. How does becoming a woman make it okay for others to hurt you without facing consequences? Another girlfriend affected told me: “CoC failed to know what sexual harassment was. Harassment is harassment. It doesn’t matter if the victim is 17 or 18.” The AGA Code of Conduct states that all attendees should be treated with respect and dignity, and prohibits harassment, intimidation, and sexually explicit conversation or behavior without affirmative consent. It also states that anyone who feels uncomfortable confronting someone directly may report the behavior to event officials or the Code of Conduct Committee. As a month passed in the reporting process, I started connecting the dots of all the stories X had mentioned with the real people (though the versions he gave varied vastly), which had gone over my head at the time. It was then I realized how I had been affected too. That’s how scared I was. I didn’t even know it until I was free from him. In the later email, the CoC also scolded me for engaging in third-party discussions, which they explained are “always unhelpful”—which I agree with from their standpoint. However, if I could turn back time besides never learning Go, I would have still done the same. At the 2025 Midwest Open, I kept trembling when near X, but I was too broken to explain why. With the word spread of the situation (broken neither by CoC nor on my wish), some people could finally listen to what I had been going through. At last, I had some space to process what had happened with the adults in our community. The broken anonymity also meant X was sharing messages that I had been manipulated by others to think poorly of him. In X’s defense, I left him no room to save face. (I had already given him many chances.) But it was important to me that people did not misinterpret me and understood my lived experiences were real. I was also shocked by what X was now saying in the open. I was even more shocked by the select men urging me to give X a second chance. Why did X coming from a traditional household justify his behavior? Why did X’s personal life serve as grounds for me to forgive him? In X’s apology letter, he wrote about how the misfortunes in his life explained his behavior towards women. (My brother passed away from a car accident when I was 12. It never became my cheap excuse to hurt others). I spent that spring school semester writing my own complaint, listening to the stories of other complainants, and coordinating the joint report (gathering the complainants’ availability, getting their approval on email/letter drafts, providing CoC updates to anonymous complainants, speaking with new folks who came forward to me, processing my own experiences to other adults and Go leaders without mentioning what I heard from anonymous people, etc.) all the while going in and out the hospital from the stress of the situation. Looking back, it was a lot of weight put on my shoulders. I was barely 19. No one, no one, protected me until the harm already left its mark. I could no longer push the pain down my heart. The CoC concluded that no Code of Conduct violation could be found based on the information presented. They later told us that this case prompted them to evaluate their complaint process, make the Code of Conduct visible, and create educational materials for tournament leaders. Why did it take people reporting harm for basic safety information to become easier to find? That said, it’s understandable that no governing body can address every incident. The CoC acknowledged that stepping forward to a nameless email address takes courage and that they have limited authority over behavior outside AGA activities and spaces. Personally, I have no intention of ever reopening the case or pointing fingers. I do not mind if CoC or anyone else believes I failed to protect myself and others. I share my experience to highlight how sexual harassment reporting systems (not limited to any organization) in the Go community remain dysfunctional. The AGA’s CoC was a report-triggered system. At a board meeting following the report, I learned that in the past an AGA board member handled a sexual harassment case successfully on a local level. This suggests that better support for local leaders can allow for faster response and also pave the way for prevention. As an organizer, besides the improved location of the CoC, I have seen minimal improvement in addressing sexual harassment. We need a system where anyone, man or woman, feels empowered to take action on incidents that affect themselves or their fellow Go players. Regardless of whether incidents occur on or off the board, it’s crucial to recognize that our community permits the normalization of inappropriate behavior without accountability. In my seven years of Go, I never once attended a Go tournament, where I can say that the Code of Conduct was reflected in practice. It’s up to us to change this reality. There will always be limits to what a governing body can do. At a bare minimum, however, policies meant to protect participants should be accessible. It’s not the duty of the victims. In Taiwan’s metro system, for example, zero-harassment reporting mechanisms and messaging are consistently displayed in public spaces. Why is accessibility not treated with the same urgency in our community? Why does the burden of safety fall on individuals to privately warn each other, rather than on systems to make expectations clear? Why are there so few college-age women in Go? How can multiple women report separate incidents on the same individual (each stretching over a few years) with no accountability? Why did our report reveal the need for educational materials and messaging yet no violation of the CoC was found? Why was it expected that we should be the one to say “no” and explain why, each time? For a while afterwards, my world became black and white, reminding me of the cursed game. I lost my appetite. I became numb to everything. But, as an organizer, I needed to smile. In my college life, the CoC experience stayed with me. When I dealt with a married two-kids professor, I kept asking clarifying questions and documenting everything, worried I would not have enough “proof” of handling the situation. After the last incident, I woke up to missed messages and phone calls from six at night to five in the morning. I screenshotted everything and blocked him. In my mind, I needed to tolerate him until I could prove two things: I said “no” in every form possible and tried to explain to him why it was wrong for each incident, at the risk of my safety. Only then did I feel I could report him. A few days later, my university’s office emailed me and forwarded the CoC and Title IX. I ceded my anonymity. After I met with the office to learn that I had been among the many reports and the professor had been fired, I cried. For the first time, I realized no one needs to earn safety. At the same time, I felt guilty, the same kind from the Go community. Why did I not act earlier when other women raised concerns? Why did I encourage them to be understanding (“cultural differences”)? Where did I learn that silence was the safer option? Everyone deserves to play Go in peace. And yet, a week after addressing X, the middle-age man who helped me ban him on a local level sent me his unprompted short story about a nude, mute, half-woman, half-creature Go player. I was 19 and had never expressed any interest in such content. There’s a time and place for everything. A 19-year-old processing a case of inappropriate behavior from an older man? She may not want to hear about a nude, mute, half-woman, half-creature Go player. Later, when she joins the AGA Discord (for what lasts a day), it’s unwise to repost the writing contest there. If that’s not straightforward, well, I do wish you the best. In May 2026, I chose not to attend the tournament I co-organized to avoid uncomfortable incidents (booking flights to overlap) and didn’t have the strength to say anything when he registered. What kind of community are we creating when the people most affected are expected to quietly manage it? We should use basic judgement. We should treat others with the same respect we want for ourselves. We should reflect on the reality of our community and take initiative for change. From the Go community, I learned that when a girl turns eighteen, she stops being seen as fully human. Young women often find themselves especially vulnerable. We should keep an eye out for when fellow Go players feel uncomfortable, and those entrusted with leadership—the power to make a difference, small or big—must act decisively. My safety never mattered. The discomfort, fear, and unease from these experiences will live on in me. Even now, playing Go makes my body remember fear. On the streets, I glance behind my shoulder, and I can’t explain why. I still have a few Go-related obligations left. Even when I leave, I still hope that the Go community can connect people over the board rather than push the other into the dark. AGA Code of Conduct This is the AGA Code of Conduct for all attendees of AGA sponsored events. It was approved by the board on May 20, 2018. Statement of Welcome All are welcome at AGA events! We welcome all attendees regardless of differences, including race, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, ability, religion, or any other personal identity or belief. Our shared interests, differing backgrounds, and mutual respect strengthen our community. We ask that attendees abide by the AGA Code of Conduct and help us to create a welcoming and safe environment for everyone who comes to share their passion for go at our events. AGA Code of Conduct The go community in America has long been known as a warm and welcoming society. Exhibiting respect for oneself, one’s opponents, officials, and other go players is one of the foundations of go in America, and is a clear value of the American Go Association. This Code of Conduct has been adopted to further this welcoming spirit and to ensure an atmosphere that is safe and comfortable for ALL current and future AGA go players. The Code of Conduct does not replace the Tournament Regulations, or limit any prohibition or sanctions allowed there, and is not intended to impede regular go play or interactions. The AGA expects all members and guests to act maturely, to behave responsibly, and to respect the rights and dignity of ALL others. Members and guests are encouraged to take responsibility for their personal comfort and safety. Anyone who feels uncomfortable in confronting a person directly should report the behavior to an event official or AGA Code of Conduct Committee person. This Code of Conduct outlines prohibited action, but the actions listed below are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of behaviors considered inappropriate in our tournaments and programs. Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior. Physical contact with another person in an angry, aggressive, or threatening way. Verbally abusive or offensive behavior, including angry or vulgar language, swearing, name-calling, or shouting. Sexually explicit conversation, behavior, or sexual contact with another person without their affirmative consent. The AGA will not tolerate these expressly prohibited actions or other behaviors that are contrary to the core values of the AGA. Violation of the Code of Conduct may result in suspended or terminated participation privileges up to and including indefinite expulsion from participation in the AGA. Criminal behavior will immediately be referred to the appropriate authority. The AGA will assist with contacting venue security, local law enforcement and support services, provide escorts, and otherwise assist the involved parties in feeling safe for the remainder of the event. Reporting If you suspect that yourself or someone else is being harassed or being made to feel unwelcome or unsafe, please report it in one of the following ways: Contact an event or tournament staff member such as a TD or organizer. Send an email to CodeofConduct@usgo.org. File a report online using the Violation Reporting Form AGA Code of Conduct Definitions AGA – The American Go Association is a legally registered 501(c)(4) in the state of New York. This code of conduct applies to AGA-run events and is available for use at AGA-affiliated events. AGA sponsored – A sponsored tournament is an AGA sanctioned tournament which the AGA itself through its officers and/or local representatives plans, organizes, carries out, or assumes part or all of any financial burden that may thereby result. Official – Any AGA, U.S. Go Congress, or tournament official empowered to make decisions in the relevant context. Officials may include but are not limited to the AGA President and AGA officers and coordinators, the Chairperson and members of the Board of Directors of the AGA, U.S. Go Congress Directors and their deputies, and tournament directors. U.S. Go Congress – The U.S. Go Congress is the premier annual go event in North America. This residential event includes many attendees of diverse backgrounds who play in many tournaments and attend many go-related events. As a multi-day residential experience, the possibilities for many different types of conduct, both licit and illicit, is greater at this event than any other. The AGA Code of Conduct Committee – In this document, “Committee” refers to the specifically designated group created to determine matters related to infringement of the code of conduct. This Committee may consist of the AGA President and/or Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion, the event or tournament director, and one or more persons chosen for their experience or to represent at-risk groups. Persons from protected classes – Persons who are at particular risk for discrimination or harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, immigration status, age, status as an individual with a disability, medical condition, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical appearance. Consent – Consent is the agreement of all involved parties to a particular activity, event, or situation. Only affirmative consent (affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in an activity) constitutes consent, and this standard will be rigorously applied, particularly in situations related to sexual activities or content. Harassment – Harassment is any behavior that is unwelcomed, and after being told to stop, continues to occur. Harassment includes severe, pervasive, or recurring verbal or physical conduct, whether communicated in person or through the use of technology, that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for the recipient. This below is the letter written by multiple women anonymously. It was submitted to CoC in spring 2025 in a joint report. Holding X Accountable: Addressing Harm & Ensuring Permanent Change Introduction I want to bring to light what girls in our Go community have experienced from X, a 36-year-old Californian male who is also known as “” on online Go platforms. We all have a responsibility to foster a safe environment for everyone. In a small, close-knit community like ours, power imbalances hit harder. When older men act inappropriately, young women do not just feel discomfort — we feel trapped, unheard, and disrespected. We cannot let this behavior continue unchecked and harm the next generation. Like the women and girls affected, I gave X the benefit of doubt because others vouched for his character and financial generosity. However, X blurred the lines between mentorship and manipulation. X misused the trust of fellow Go players, creating an environment where speaking up and walking away became impossible. For safety, the women and girls impacted wish to remain anonymous. Please respect their privacy in all discussions of this matter, even if you know them. Most of them never spoke up until now because they felt scared, helpless, or even numb from the situation. Patterns of Behavior Manipulation of Power Dynamics X positioned himself as a “brother,” “uncle,” or “mentor” to young women in the Go community. He referred to young women as his “daughter,” “niece,” “soulmate,” and “baby,” even when in serious conversations asking him to stop behavior. X also expressed how he was enjoying the attention from very young girls at the 2023 Portland Go Congress. Lily and Mia (both pseudonyms) were 19-year-old members of the Sharp Moves Discord, X’s now disbanded Go group. X offered teaching games and sometimes covered the cost of meals. At first, they dismissed his offhanded comments, assuming he was just an awkward nice guy. But over time, it became clear that his behavior was more than accidental — it was intentional. Persistent Boundary Violations X repeatedly made unsolicited, inappropriate comments about women and girls. He steered private conversations with young women toward uncomfortable topics. With Lily, he boasted about dating girls her age and pressed her about the men she knew in the Go community. Lily tried ignoring him and told X many times, clearly and firmly, to stop. He refused to listen. Disrespecting boundaries — whether verbal, non-verbal, or emotional — is harassment. Consent is not just about age or saying “no.” It’s about respecting another person’s autonomy in every interaction. X often laughed off his comments about wanting to have sex with young women. Feeling unsafe, Lily confronted him publicly on the Sharp Moves Discord. She wasn’t criticizing him for dating women in their 20’s but calling out his pattern of targeting young women through status, gifts, and manipulative language until his behavior became tolerated and normalized. Rather than take accountability, X deleted her messages and shifted the focus away from her concerns. He downplayed her calls for accountability as "nukes,” framing them as disproportionate and cruel. Lily still believed X was a decent person who was unaware of the harm his actions caused. In private, Lily reminded him to respect her boundaries, and X promised that he did. Silencing of Young Women’s Autonomy X pressured Lily to accept his financial help, ignoring her firm refusals. He even contacted her closest friends to collect funds for a semester off school (“$5 to 10k would probably not fly”), despite Lily stating that she did not need money. He also meddled in her health decisions, pushing his practitioner on her despite being refused multiple times. X’s repeated disregard for boundaries made young women in the community uncomfortable. His behavior was not just inappropriate — it was harassment. When Lily posted another call-out in the Sharp Moves Discord, asking Chris to respect her boundaries and leave her alone, Chris deleted the post and called her “uncharitable.” Later, his former friend told Lily that “Chris isn’t like that” and encouraged her to make amends. X treated women differently from men, isolating young women in the harassment they experienced. Blame Shifting On February 19, 2025, in the Sharp Moves Discord, X and another middle-aged man shifted attention from Chris’s extremely inappropriate actions to calling Mia “unkind” for defending herself and other girls in public for the first time. Chris dismissed his own sexualized comments (“you have big boobs”) towards Mia, even posting the laughing emojis and trying to make others think Mia willingly participated in the “boobs” talk. A 36-year-old should never comment on a 19-year-old’s boobs, let alone repeatedly. Honestly, it’s not even the age — saying those is just not acceptable. There were even more inappropriate things Chris said to Mia. For example, Chris told her about how long he hadn’t masturbated or had sex. Mia said she never shared these before since, growing up with mainly boys, she felt like she was, or still is, kinda numb about guys like that. And she truly wanted to believe he was a decent person since her other friends said so. She just couldn’t stand Chris accusing her of being unkind after how patient she was with him. Chris also accused Mia of being “toxic” when she called out a married-with-kids middle-aged male Go player who kept calling and texting her despite being ignored. Now it seems like he was just defending his fellow creep. Lily and Mia left the Sharp Moves Discord, no longer wanting to handle a situation that was never their responsibility. These aren’t even all — there are other girls in the Go community who feel uncomfortable or even scared to have their experiences shared here, not even anonymously. Harassment Committed X’s actions match the United Nations’s examples of sexual harassment, including: Unwanted deliberate touching, leaning over, cornering, or pinching Unwanted sexual teasing, jokes, remarks, or questions Sexual commentsSexual innuendos or storiesPersonal questions about social or sexual life Sexual comments about a person's clothing, anatomy, or looksTelling lies or spreading rumors about a person's personal sex lifeGiving personal giftsHanging around a personHugging, kissing, patting, or strokingStanding close or brushing up against another personStaring at someoneReferring to an adult as a girl, hunk, doll, babe, or honeyMaking sexual comments about a person's bodyMaking sexual comments or innuendosTelling sexual jokes or storiesRepeatedly asking out a person who is not interestedBlocking a person's pathFollowing the person X violated the AGA Code of Conduct, which prohibits: Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior.Sexually explicit conversation, behavior, or sexual contact with another person without their affirmative consent. “The AGA will not tolerate these expressly prohibited actions or other behaviors that are contrary to the core values of the AGA. Violation of the Code of Conduct may result in suspended or terminated participation privileges up to and including indefinite expulsion from participation in the AGA.” — AGA Code of Conduct Call to Action The statements shared here are not grievances; they are real accounts of harm. Discomfort is not a misinterpretation when it’s repeated again and again. It’s a pattern. The experiences shared are not isolated. They reflect a broader issue within the Go community that needs to be addressed for the well-being of all Go players. Immediate AccountabilityX’s behavior contributes to a harmful culture. We urge the leaders of the North American Go community to take action, hold him accountable, and ensure that all members of the community feel safe and respected. Long-term ChangeIt’s not just about removing bad actors, but creating a community where respect, inclusivity, and accountability are fundamental. We must foster an environment that reflects the true spirit of Go, one where these kinds of behaviors are never tolerated.
