[CQ-Contest] Busted calls, SCP and technology

[Kelly Taylor]

Guy,

I must say that I respected your positive outlook on scoring, but I think 
this point could also be made. Whether you see the glass as half full or 
half empty, the amount of water in it does not change.

I see no difference, other than psychology, between a bonus and a 
penalty. Error-prone operators will still be penalized while more 
accurate operators will be rewarded.

It is also a tad unfair. Currently, if I get on for five minutes and 
work, say, you and nobody else, my Q in your log still counts. If my 
effort resulted in only one Q, and I fail to send in a log, your Q with 
me will be tagged as unique. Since there is no way to verify the accuracy 
of unique QSOs, and many uniques are indeed valid and accurate Qs, there 
is no way to apply your accuracy bonus.

I see the net effect being to penalize ops whose skill allows them to 
encourage non-participants to call. In many contests, these ``not in the 
contest, just thought I'd help'' QSOs differentiate the winner from the 
runner-up. Especially when the Sunday blahs hit in SS.

I think it's great you've floated this idea. It's generated good 
discussion. Be that as it may, I can't support it.

-- 
73, kelly
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