[CQ-Contest] CQ WW Rules Changes

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Apparently it doesn't stop anything. It may be a deterrent for some but 
honestly a guy that is working 200 contacts probably is not doing it for 
a score.  We beg people for logs and then they send them in and they get 
a negative score.  Do you think that guy will send in a log again?  I 
don't. Do you really believe that everyone knows the rules as well as 
those that subscribe to this reflector?  I don't.  Lots of people want 
to jump in and join the fun, not be burdened with a pile of rules that 
ultimately could discourage participation.

Do speed limit signs stop people from speeding?  Do laws against 
stealing stop thieves?  No.  Most people don't go out of their way to 
bust a contact do they?  Aren't the rules really for the top 1 or 2  
percenters?

We have already proven that the vast majority of participants operate 
less than 24 hours.  Do these people really care or even think about a 2 
or 3 point penalty for a blown exchange?  NO.

The top ops must strive for accuracy as it could mean the difference of 
1st and 2nd.  We act like 99 percent of the logs submitted are serious 
efforts when the truth of the matter is that it is almost the exact 
opposite.

The basis not to do anything to contest because of old records is a 
terrible excuse not to do what is right.  Records are made to be 
broken.  I wonder how many record holders actually know they hold a record.



Mike W0MU

On 5/24/2013 11:47 AM, Cqtestk4xs at aol.com wrote:
> Easy question.
>   
> It stops guys from guessing numbers in a tough QSO.  Not all of the
> guessed numbers will be caught.  It stops people from guessing a partial  call in
> a Q.  Yes, you can guess, but just like many college tests, there  is a
> penalty for guessing wrong.  ConTESTS are a TEST of our operating  ability.
>   
> Let's face it, not every Q is 100% copy, sloppy sending, QRM, QSB.  If  you
> aren't sure, you have a choice, log it and take a chance..or send "no QSO"
> to the other guy.  Each person knows the rules and takes the chances when
> they log a questionable Q.
>   
>