Author: Amir Ban
Date: 02:30:13 11/19/03
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On November 19, 2003 at 04:59:59, Daniel Clausen wrote: >Hi > >I've read the thread concerning the WCCC2003 in Graz and I think both sides have >good points. (I just wish they'd listened more to each other ;) > >I have some questions/remarks though: > >(1) >Would you guys (esp. from the US) prefer it if the WCCC event would be held over >the internet in general or once in the US, once in Europe or something like >that? > Why not hold golf tournaments over the internet ? What's the point of everyone being on the same green ? Anyone who does not want to travel to a world chamionship is probably not sufficiently interested in being a world champion. >(2) >In case such events would be held over the internet, how would you make sure >that cheating is not likely to happen? I think Russell suggested little 'hubs' >around the world (like in Europe, US, Asia, Australia, etc) so that everyone can >participate in the event but there would be some sort of control. I think that's >a very interesting idea, although it seems to be very hard to actually do it >since it requires a lot of organization and costs money. > >While I think the measurements against cheating in the upcoming CCT-event are >reasonable, it seems obvious to me, that one has to do more than that if the >'importance' of the event is higher. > >(3) >I believe there is enough interest in CC-tournaments in the US. But I have to >ask the simple question: Why aren't there any? I mean, in Europe it's noth just >WCCC, it's also Leiden, it's Paderborn, and maybe some others too. What >tournament is held in the US? There has to be a reason for it. It's not lack of >interest, it's not lack of sponsors, so what is it? (this is not meant as a >flame, but as a serious question :) > There's interest and interest. Interest where no money, time or stepping outside your home is involved is not very high. Amir
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