[CQ-Contest] Rule Change Debate on Skimmer

[Michael Dinkelman]

> Take Sweepstakes and CQWW as examples.  The most prestigious category, by 
> far, is single-op unassisted.  If CW Skimmer is banned in this category, 
> the temptation to cheat will be almost overwhelming.  In SS, 50 additional 
> QSOs over the last 12 hours can make the difference between finishing fifth 
> or first.  In CQWW, an extra 75-100 multipliers would be a similarly huge 
> advantage.
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Personally I would expect a higher standard of behavior from those who 
can TRULY aspire to
the top ten and while they may certainly have a willingness to push to 
the limits within the rules,
not a step beyond...

1) if the skimmer is allowed, they will use it
2) if the skimmer is not allowed, they won't

for a TRUE competitor, temptation has nothing to do with, just the rules
.... but then, I'm just naive.  (and don't burst my bubble :>)

cheers
dink, n7wa


p.s. notice this email makes NO statement whether it should or should 
not be allowed