XX Olympic Winter Games - Page 2

Ghoulish Delight · 02-02-2006, 05:41 PM

Ah, but with the popularty came greater judging scrutiny. And with greater judging scrutiny came greater focus on the technical aspects. And with greater focus on the technical aspects went my interest in the sport. It used to be a performance. Now it's a gruling test. It no longer matters how visually interesting their routine is, if they land on the wrong edge on one jump, they can't win. It's taken all the fun out of watching it.

Not Afraid · 02-02-2006, 05:43 PM

And it has COMPLETELY ruined the artistic portion of the program and fu<ked up Ice Dancing beyond all belief.

Damn I miss those incredible, cutting edge Russians.

innerSpaceman · 02-02-2006, 05:59 PM

Quite the contrary ... the new judging system reduces the emphasis on jumping. Without starting at 6.0 and getting demerits from there, every aspect of a performance can be added to gain points ... and the reliance on constant jumping has fallen by the wayside.

I personally think this makes for more interesting performances.

If it seems that some skaters are suffering under the new system ... well, that's because it's new. It will take a while for skaters who can excel artistically and techinically under the new rules to come to the fore. But it will happen.

€uroMeinke · 02-02-2006, 06:00 PM

I love watching the Olympics while loungeing my robe, eating chocolate and drinking an appropriatly themed beverage.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-10-2006, 11:23 AM

Reminder, Opening Ceremoonies air tonight!

I'm excited. I'm really looking forward to seeing if Bode Miller can win gold in skiing, and Shawn White in Snowboarding.

Gemini Cricket · 02-10-2006, 11:29 AM

What has me worried this year is that everyone will be watching 'American Idol' rather than the Winter Olympics...
Bleh.

Not Afraid · 02-10-2006, 11:43 AM

I'm so excited about the opening ceremonies, I made a meeting with Chris in Outlook to watch it.

There's an article in today's Times (which I haven't read yet) about Skating judging revisions. The bits I did see make me want to barf. But, heck, I actually LIKE artistry. Imagine that?

innerSpaceman · 02-10-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Reminder, Opening Ceremoonies air tonight!
I'm excited.

Me, too (but really only about the Opening Ceremonies).

scaeagles · 02-10-2006, 12:18 PM

I'm a competition kind of guy. The opening ceremonies do nothing for me except put me to sleep.

Although I did like watching the clip of Katie Couric releasing doves (a couple of days ago there in Italy) and one of them pooping on her head. If the opening ceremonies contained stuff like that, I'd watch.

Gemini Cricket · 02-10-2006, 12:24 PM

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Although I did like watching the clip of Katie Couric releasing doves (a couple of days ago there in Italy) and one of them pooping on her head. If the opening ceremonies contained stuff like that, I'd watch.

The jacket she was wearing looked like it had been pooped on for days and days...

Do they always do the opening ceremony on a Friday? Seems like a bad day to do it... Less viewers?

02-02-2006, 05:41 PM	#11
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Ah, but with the popularty came greater judging scrutiny. And with greater judging scrutiny came greater focus on the technical aspects. And with greater focus on the technical aspects went my interest in the sport. It used to be a performance. Now it's a gruling test. It no longer matters how visually interesting their routine is, if they land on the wrong edge on one jump, they can't win. It's taken all the fun out of watching it. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-02-2006, 05:43 PM	#12
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	And it has COMPLETELY ruined the artistic portion of the program and fu<ked up Ice Dancing beyond all belief. Damn I miss those incredible, cutting edge Russians.
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02-02-2006, 05:59 PM	#13
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Quite the contrary ... the new judging system reduces the emphasis on jumping. Without starting at 6.0 and getting demerits from there, every aspect of a performance can be added to gain points ... and the reliance on constant jumping has fallen by the wayside. I personally think this makes for more interesting performances. If it seems that some skaters are suffering under the new system ... well, that's because it's new. It will take a while for skaters who can excel artistically and techinically under the new rules to come to the fore. But it will happen.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I love watching the Olympics while loungeing my robe, eating chocolate and drinking an appropriatly themed beverage. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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02-10-2006, 11:23 AM	#15
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Reminder, Opening Ceremoonies air tonight! I'm excited. I'm really looking forward to seeing if Bode Miller can win gold in skiing, and Shawn White in Snowboarding. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-10-2006, 11:29 AM	#16
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	What has me worried this year is that everyone will be watching 'American Idol' rather than the Winter Olympics... Bleh.
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02-10-2006, 11:43 AM	#17
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I'm so excited about the opening ceremonies, I made a meeting with Chris in Outlook to watch it. There's an article in today's Times (which I haven't read yet) about Skating judging revisions. The bits I did see make me want to barf. But, heck, I actually LIKE artistry. Imagine that?
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02-10-2006, 12:18 PM	#19
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I'm a competition kind of guy. The opening ceremonies do nothing for me except put me to sleep. Although I did like watching the clip of Katie Couric releasing doves (a couple of days ago there in Italy) and one of them pooping on her head. If the opening ceremonies contained stuff like that, I'd watch.
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