Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Start

On Sat, 13 Jul 2002 08:55:43 -0600, "Annie George" <ageorge@xxxxxxx>
wrote:

>Hi, My example stated no distance, in fact I did say that 
>was a very gray area. 

The problem is, it is NOT a gray area -- just like you can't be a
"little bit pregnant."  Either you started, or you didn't.  If you
started down the trail, even one inch, you started.  Period.  End of
story.  I think it's rather silly to claim otherwise.

>My point is that, I felt this argument all started because 
>someone wanted Karen's head on a platter, there was 
>some very nasty remarks. 

I don't know about that, but it's irrelevant.  The question has now
come out, and needs resolution.  I don't know Karen and I like and
admire Dave Nicholson, but that doesn't change the issue.

>And that the entire sport seems to be becoming rather ungracious, 
>in many areas, and we can not rule up every little thing. 

Whether someone started a ride or not is hardly a little thing.  It
goes to the heart of the integrity of the sport and its records.

>I also stated that I know greedy RM's, and that Duck is NOT 
>one of them.  

I agree, but that is irrelevant to the question at hand.

>As for the records, I don't think I know anyone who doesn't 
>have some error in the official records, when we look at them 
>we do so realizing that. I think The office, most of our RM's, 
>the Duck and Karen all do the best they can. I just see no need 
>to kill somebody over something so minor. 

The fact that our records are not perfect is no reason to accept not
reporting early pulls as starters.  You may regard that as minor, I do
not.

-- 

Joe Long
jlong@xxxxxxxx
http://www.rnbw.com


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