Chess is an art and not a spectator sport.
Chess is not a game, but a disease.
Chess is a sad waste of brains.
Chess, like other arts, must be practiced to be appreciated.
Chess is, in essence, a game for children. Computers have exacerbated the trends towards youth because they now have an immensely powerful tool at their disposal and can absorb vast amounts of information extremely quickly.
Chess is a sport. A violent sport.