bluehull Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 On 8/15/2021 at 9:35 AM, FTNK said: So the circumstances of the universe created a season without scoring - something that when I was marching "they" said would never happen. Seems like the atmosphere surrounding the activity is a lot healthier than usual. A lot more positive. No endless ####-talking between fans and #####ing about tenths from this judge or that, or if Czapinski hates our guard, etc etc. All the competitive BS between corps is gone too - you're naive if you think 20 year olds are mature enough to not be ######## about it [reminds me of 2007 when I saw a Crown member after a show and told him how much I loved what they were doing, and they just said "We should be beating Phantom."] The argument was always "if there is no competition, there won't be the incentive to strive for excellence." Seems like that was BS too. Fans seem to be eating up the shows made for them rather than to eek out a couple of points of GE. Maybe it's time to ditch the scores? There will always be scores, however after driving an equipment tractor trailer for a couple of corps for ten years, and talking to the MM's, I was surprised at how many mentioned they were just enjoying the experience and not concerned about chasing a ring. Those interested in auditioning for a top 3 corps seemed to be around 15%. Most others were interested in making their present corps better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Hmmm, no scores. Would that mean some corps forego the activity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 4 hours ago, bluehull said: Most others were interested in making their present corps better. That’s far more satisfying. I speak from personal experience. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony L. Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Terri Schehr said: That’s far more satisfying. I speak from personal experience. But there need to be scores to verify that your corps is better. So I think scores do have a purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 the competitive aspect is definitely part of what got me interested in dci as a kid, but i've thought scores were silly for the past 10 years and more. so either way, i'm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_orangecounty Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 I'm very surprised to read so many would be ok with no scoring in the future, and it doesn't seem to be a generational thing either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 59 minutes ago, greg_orangecounty said: I'm very surprised to read so many would be ok with no scoring in the future, and it doesn't seem to be a generational thing either. Interesting isn't it. considering how so many fear change...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mello Dude Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 20 minutes ago, GUARDLING said: Interesting isn't it. considering how so many fear change...lol Meh, some fear change just because. Others resist change if its stupid; self defeating or dumb. Like eliminating local tours, that ticked all three boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Tony L. said: But there need to be scores to verify that your corps is better. So I think scores do have a purpose. I didn’t say anything about no scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTNK Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 10 hours ago, Rocketman said: Hmmm, no scores. Would that mean some corps forego the activity? Pathetic if they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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