[CQ-Contest] 2 point rule

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

In fact, a slim majority said that they would favor making 3 pointers 
from the NA zones with a large portion having no comment.  I have no 
strong opinion either way.

Mike W0MU

On 11/28/2013 8:41 PM, Randy Thompson K5ZD wrote:
> Attempts to introduce scoring changes for other areas of the world was
> included as a question topic in the 2013 CQ WW participant survey.  Review
> the voting results and the comments in the pdf file at
> http://cqww.com/blog/?p=150
>
> The first level challenge is to define the problem (or even if there is
> one).  Then to define what the scoring should optimize.  Only then can you
> rationally discuss the options.
>
> Maintaining the status quo is strong with reflector readers.
>
> Randy, K5ZD
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
>> Bob Kupps
>> Sent: Friday, November 29, 2013 12:22 AM
>> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
>> Subject: [CQ-Contest] 2 point rule
>>
>> Hi and thanks for all the comments.
>>
>> I am persuaded by the arguments in favor of retaining the 2 point rule
>> for NA. In fact those arguments apply to other continents as well and IMO
>> applying the 2 point rule equally across the globe for all intra-
>> continental Qs would seem to go a long way toward reducing by half the
>> penalty for crossing over arbitrary continental boundaries (3-2 vs 3-1).
>>
>> Would this rule change be an affront to anyone's sense of good
>> sportsmanship and fair play?
>>
>> 73 Bob
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