how can I become rated rather than provisional in backgammon?

Question

I have just toined Yahoo backgammon gaming. I would like to be rated in hopes of better play

Answer 1

After you have played twenty games, you should receive your rating.
The scoring is based on FIBS (First Internet Backgammon Server) calculations. I have pasted a link below; once there use Find [CTRL+F] and search for "Rating". It lays out how the system does the scoring.

Answer 2

I believe you have to play 20 games before being rated. But then after that you still start at a rating some people turn away. It is rude but eventually you will get the ranking you want.