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Nick, if you want the highest fidelity (not always 100% possible, although we try), then use just MAME. Its function is that, to preserve the history of the chess computer through emulation, romdumping, documentation, etc.
But I understand that the aim of CB-Emu is more than that, what sense would it make to repeat the same thing? CB-Emu, as a fork of MAME, has added useful features that are highly valued by users, and one of them is not purism. I think the two projects can coexist, they are not mutually exclusive.
Ok I think this is easier in English. I don't see a problem with correcting and enhancing things. However, I believe first and foremost the original should be created and documented in a way that everyone knows it either 100% reproduces the original or does not. What can possibly be wrong with that?
If you want to modify the Sapphire, then no one is stopping you and I am sure you will be appreciated. But then call it for what it is.. add it as Novag Sapphire Modified, and explain why. Now everyone will know why. Just don't assume that everyone reads comments in these posts. Assume that 99% of the people don't and they assume that they are playing the original.
What I am suggesting is not that difficult to do as a standard for all your Mess computers, it does not take any extra work from anybody. It just provides visibility.
And since it is assumed by 99% of the people that they are playing originals, then this is your responsibility or you put a disclaimer everywhere to tell everyone clearly that the "Mess programs are simulation only and do not 100% represent the originals" You can't have it both ways by calling them by their original names and then disclaim that you can do whatever you like with them.
Sending me somewhere else does not fix your issue. Because the next person will ask, then the next and so on. Don't shoot a messenger.
Believe it or not I am trying to help you here.
Regards
Nick