Hi Tyson, I really object to the idea of not allowing POP's. I'm not 100% sure of the reasoning behind this rule, but I assume it's to prevent people from abusing it (ie when you have a bad solve you deliberately force a piece). But let's be honest, how many of the top20 solvers in the world have ever needed to/wanted to commit this offence? Maybe I'm being ridiculously too trusting, but it just doesn't seem to be a problem as far as I can see. I really really can't see any of the top guys who can already solve in <15 secs average being selfish enough to force the cube. And also, not allowing a POP could completely ruin a competitors chance of winning a title. A genuine POP is not the fault of the competitor at all, and yet the new rule would be punishing them, since it completely changes the approach to solving the cube. You don't want to risk anything, especially if your cube is not quite as stable as other competitors cubes. SO it also means that if you have a poorer cube you are less likely to have a chance of making 5 solves! AND of course, after you have POPped once, it's very unlikely that you could recover it and beat someone who hasn't POPped, if you didn't get the extra solve. I'm sorry for not putting my case very succinctly, but hopefully you can see I feel quite passionately about this rule change. I think the reasons for not changing the POP rule far outweigh the reason for changing it.
As regards the other rules, especially making all averages out of 5, I am fully in favour of :) Per, Tyson, I am also in favour of allowing stickers in Fewest Moves Competitions. Just as speedcubers are allowed to use a variety of techniques, (some might use a corners first method, others might use Fridrich, and ChrisH might be using ZB), even though those who aren't using a particular technique might know nothing about it and not be able to use it in their solves. So not allowing stickers because it gives people an advantage over those who don't know how to use stickers to their advantage is not a valid reason I think (if that is indeed the reason for not allowing stickers, again i slightly assumed I think). If competitors would supply their own equipment, then I can't see any reason for not allowing stickers or sticker equivalents. Thanks for listening, DanH :) - www.cubestation.co.uk --- In [email protected], Tyson Mao <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > For all competitions in 2006, we will be making the following changes > in the regulations: > > 1. No POPs will be allowed. The competitor will not be awarded an > extra solve if there is a puzzle defect during the solve. > > 2. Record standards for 3x3x3 OH, 4x4x4, and 5x5x5 will be Average of > 5. The current world records set in the format of Mean of 3 will stand > for six months to allow time for the current world record holders to > retake their world records under the new format. > > Note: In blindfold cubing, +2 penalties are awarded. > > Thank you! Please let us know if there are any major objections. > > Tyson Mao > World Cube Association > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/MXMplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/speedsolvingrubikscube/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
