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[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

He won because he stayed up and the other guy did not.

Could Getscores have influenced his decision to stay up...sure.  Just 
like WWV might influence a strategy or propagation predictions.

Does N2XXX know that he may be losing ground by sleeping?  Probably, but 
that is tactical decision where he/she hopes to be in better shape later 
in the contest.  Does one base their decision to stay up because another 
did not or because they need to get some rest.  K5YYY might have stayed 
up at that time and then became less proficient later in the contest and 
  busted some calls that removed a few mults.



I see your point but ultimately we make operating decisions based on how 
we feel not what others are doing.



Steve London wrote:
> W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
>  > I would be willing to bet a plaque that getscores will never change the
>  > outcome of any contest even if everyone was required to use it.
>  >
> 
> OK...try this non-hypothetical situation....
> 
> Operators N2XXX/5 and K5YYY are both SOAB, full-bore operators, who typically 
> operate 42-47 hours in a typical CQWW. Operator N2XXX/5 is posting his score to 
> getscores. Operator K5YYY is not, but is viewing the getscores web site. It's 
> late Saturday night. Neither operator has taken any time off, yet. At this 
> point, their scores are very close - within 5 % of each other. N2XXX/5 decides 
> this is a good time to catch a few hours of sleep. Operator K5YYY is also 
> considering getting some sleep. K5YYY notices that N2XXX/5 suddenly has a rate 
> of 0, indicating he is sleeping. K5YYY really wants to beat N2XXX/5. Seeing how 
> close the scores are, K5YYY decides to forgo any sleep. K5YYY wins --- because 
> of getscores.
> 
> 73,
> Steve, N2IC
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