[CQ-Contest] Cheerleader squads (was: the SECOND GENUINE advantage with Skimmer (still nojoke))

[Robert Chudek - K0RC]

> 2.  Cheerleader squads will no longer be necessary, nor will they provide 
> a potentially
> unfair advantage [sic] to those stations who are spotted less often.
>
> de Doug KR2Q


I agree with Doug. When cheerleading reports are posted after a contest, it 
makes interesting reading. But during the contest (if I'm entered in 
assisted category) I question how much or how little should I spot? Do I 
spot everyone, the loudest stations, the weakest stations, my club members, 
rival club members, my buddy down the street, or a combination of 
ingredients unlike a doctors prescription?

The "cheerleading" and "top spotters" has seriously diminished my desire to 
spot anything. And when I do spot something, I wonder if I'll be showing up 
on a list somewhere.

So... just what are the guidelines if you're running SOA and want to spot 
stations?

73 de Bob - KØRC in MN