[VHFcontesting] Sorry to See Bashing of Grid Circle Competitors

[John D'Ausilio]

I don't believe the general population is making any of these
assertions (though I realize that some individuals may have) .. the
only real issue with the grid-circlers is who they should be competing
against. The VUAC saw that grid circling caused scores which are
incompatible with those of 'traditional' rovers, they created a new
class for them (and one targeted at beginners), and the grid circlers
proceeded to modify their behaviour so that they could still circle
and 'legally' win all three classes without 'breaking' the rules. It
may be fun and rewarding for them, but to me it appears to be
anti-social behaviour.

de w1rt/john

On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 8:55 AM,  <pipkin29292 at mypacks.net> wrote:
> OH my, the post below is a sad attack of a very dedicated group of hams.
> I am a successful rover and spend my time handing out grids to everyone I can, that's the part I enjoy. If a group of grid circle operators moved in and beat me I would still enjoy the contest.
>
> Let me see if I can list how many buttons the exchange below pushes.
> ° Grid Circling is causing less activity and destroying the hobby - ( it has no effect, it is just adding another type of activity, hence more activity)
> ° Grid Circling community is a bunch of dirty commies like the old Soviets and North Koreans
> ° Grid Circling is unchristian
> ° Grid Circling is not friendly
> ° Publishing logs will show grid circling. ( no need, we all know already it's done and they are justifiably pround of it )
> ° Grid circles are not in harmony with the ecosystem