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**IssuessBratte** · 10-27-2008, 06:37 PM

Here we go again

Why do they want to keep (excuse the pun) meddling with the sport

When you dig down deep enough, you will see some logic behind Bernies perceived bull.

Having 3 medals is obviously impractical but a way of getting people to toe the line about something else.

I have long said there should be a different points system with something like:

1st - 15
2nd - 10
3rd - 7
4th - 5
5th - 4
6th - 3
7th - 2
8th - 1

Gives points down the field but if your not in the top 3, you're going to suffer.

When the difference between 1st and 3rd is 4 points, why take the risk of losing 6 whereas when 1st to 2nd is 5 points, it makes a big difference.

10-27-2008, 06:37 PM	#23
IssuessBratte Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 607 Senior Member	Here we go again Why do they want to keep (excuse the pun) meddling with the sport When you dig down deep enough, you will see some logic behind Bernies perceived bull. Having 3 medals is obviously impractical but a way of getting people to toe the line about something else. I have long said there should be a different points system with something like: 1st - 15 2nd - 10 3rd - 7 4th - 5 5th - 4 6th - 3 7th - 2 8th - 1 Gives points down the field but if your not in the top 3, you're going to suffer. When the difference between 1st and 3rd is 4 points, why take the risk of losing 6 whereas when 1st to 2nd is 5 points, it makes a big difference.
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