88.185.120.135: When did Class A change (2012-06-23 03:21) [#9513]

When did Class A change to include the bolded phrase, and why did it change? I don't see - and I assume this was the thinking behind the change - why handicap games should be valid between weaker players, but invalid for stronger players. This seems contradictory. Moreover, if a serious handicap Swiss is held, or a pro exhibition match, neither can be Class A. Does that make any sense at all?

class A: well organized tournament, no handicaps in the top group, recognized by EGF member time limit requirements: adjusted time minimum 75 minutes, basic time minimum 60 minutes; (Fischer time: basic time 45 mins, adj. time for 120 moves: 75 mins - see remarks) weight for inclusion to EGF ratings: 1.00