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Given that GE stands for General Effect, upon whom does this effect occur? The "judges"? If so, it's totally subjective. Or should audience reaction be a factor? Given local crowds this too could be subjective.

So, what are your thoughts?

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Given that GE stands for General Effect, upon whom does this effect occur? The "judges"? If so, it's totally subjective. Or should audience reaction be a factor? Given local crowds this too could be subjective.

So, what are your thoughts?

Its all subjective including what fans think experienced in the activity or not. As far as judges they SHOULD be following a criteria for effect but opinions are opinions and how a criteria is viewed has been an on going argument since the beginning of drum corps time and my guess will always be. This IMO also includes effect captions across the board in all areas

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If it were the judges as individuals, then it would definitely be exclusively subjective.

It is governed by the "sheet," or the rubric of criteria that is delineated on the general effect caption paper. Each "box" has benchmarks that must be cleared and lend themselves to the number. Now number assignment/management is decided by a judges interpretation of the sheet. Because they're human, therein lies a natural flaw. On the grand scheme, it's a fundamental distinction in the competitive aspect of the activity.

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If it were the judges as individuals, then it would definitely be exclusively subjective.

It is governed by the "sheet," or the rubric of criteria that is delineated on the general effect caption paper. Each "box" has benchmarks that must be cleared and lend themselves to the number. Now number assignment/management is decided by a judges interpretation of the sheet. Because they're human, therein lies a natural flaw. On the grand scheme, it's a fundamental distinction in the competitive aspect of the activity.

exactly........SUBJECTIVE

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Wow! 3 thoughtful, non-flaming replies in a row. Is this still DCP? lol.

But to repeat, do you think audience reaction should in any way be factored in?

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Wow! 2 thoughtful, non-flaming replies in a row. Is this still DCP? lol.

But to repeat, do you think audience reaction should in any way be factored in?

As the GE sheet dictates in its current language, crowd response is not directly equated. If I'm not mistaken, there is conversation about whether or not to include crowd response in future shows. It may have been a rule proposal, but it would have to be voted upon and passed.

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It is part of the sheet, now how a judge applies it is another story. How much weight is given can be a debate. We can go nuts over a running form and company front or some loud sustained note BUT does it have value, has it really created effect or just an emotional frenzy for some, Was the effect set up right and was it warrented by the events before and after it. Many factors

Yes audiance SHOULD be a part of the process which is often left out for many reasons.

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