[CQ-Contest] too much complaining about "poor ops" + how to "get even"

[john at kk9a.com]

The best frequency for IDing varies with the circumstances. It is a method
of pileup control and also saves a little sending time if done properly.
CQWW rules require sending your callsign every three QSOs, but that can be
every 15 seconds or every three minutes. I am sure that a good op can
squeeze in their ID at least once or twice a minute and still keep their
rhythm.

I cannot imagine sitting around waiting for someone to ID. I just work
them and ask for their callsign. If it is a dupe, it wastes their time and
maybe they will identify more often.  I have yet to have someone refuse to
give me their callsign but if they did I would not be able to log them.
There is no reason to get vindictive, that would be poor sportsmanship!

John KK9A


To:	cq-contest at contesting.com
Subject: [CQ-Contest] too much complaining about "poor ops" + how to
"get	even"
From:	kr2q
Date:	Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:07:32 +0000 (GMT)


Someone has to say it, so it will be me.

OMG...

This thread has really gone south.

How to get even?

How to punish the guy?

Don't log who you work?

Send the wrong call?

Are you kidding me?

This is supposed to be a fun hobby and contesting is supposed to be fun.
We all can get frustrated when doing anything in life; but getting
vindictive?
Life is too short for "getting even" and "punishment."  Nothing in our
life is
100% to our liking.
Never dwell on it.  Just move on.  This stuff JUST DOES NOT MATTER THAT MUCH.

If the guy doesn't ID, QSY.  You waste too much time sitting there
compared to
working more Qs.


If you "want to get even" or "punish" them, the BEST method is to simply not
work them.
Put your own score where you mouth is.

For me, I tune past for now, knowing that I'll probably tune past them again
later and
maybe get their call sign.  If not, I don't care.  It won't impact my
sequence
of finish and
I have a great feeling when the contest is over.  No thoughts of being
"ticked
off."

de Doug KR2Q