Author: Ron Norris
Date: 16:22:54 07/16/02
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Wouldn't a reasonable compromise include the author's entry, therefore only one program of Fritz, Rebel, Shredder, Ferret, etc. would be permitted? If Ed could not attend, let's say New York for example, then he could authorize a technician to handle the requirements of competing. Why limit the entrants? IMO, the last WCCC had some conspicuous absences, making the entire event less appealing. If these tournaments are to be the real test of the world's best, why not include ALL the best programs? To do this, the championship would have to be programmer friendly, not a conglomeration of rules, beaurocracy, and hurdles to jump. An example of a fun competition is the X-Games championships held in California. The competitors have a great time, and they look forward to the trip the following year. If one wants to turn the event into Olympic Ice Skating, an event wherein all contestants and judges and TV commentators are required to hate at least one country, then the entire championship deteriorates into something ordinary. Is this what the organizers want? Regards, Ron
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