[CQ-Contest] Getscores.org Changes/Improvements...

[Robert Chudek - K0RC]

Steve,

This scenario is the reason why N2XXX/5 needs to be logged on to the scoreboard and using this tool to stay competitive. Do you think he'll learn from his mistake? Also, you're arguing the same principle as the SO1R / SO2R debate. You're not suggesting *another* class, are you?  :-)

73 de Bob - KØRC in MN


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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:49:11 -0700
From: Steve London <n2icarrl at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Getscores.org Changes/Improvements...
To: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com>
Cc: cq-contest at contesting.com
Message-ID: <47960267.7060906 at arrl.net>
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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