Things cubers want non-cubers to understand

macky · Jun 16, 2011

http://cubefreak.net/articles/fornoncubers.html

This is meant to be a first read for non-cubers with any interest whatsoever in cubing, not necessarily those who actually want to start cubing. Speedsolving Wiki's FAQ has information for beginner cubers, not for non-cubers. There's also General Information, but that's mostly just about the cube; there should be a shorter General Information on Speedcubing article aimed at non-cubers. But even before that, given how many misconceptions there are about cubing, I felt that something like my article above would be a better first read.

Comments? What else should non-cubers understand?

Erzz · Jun 16, 2011

That the cube isn't "greased up" or "worn out" if it turns well.
Also "If you saw someone solve a cube in 20 moves, he was cheating or it wasn't meant to be a proper solve." should probably say speedsolve rather than proper solve.

Edit: Also you should mention the sticker removal thing which is pretty annoying.

RyanReese09 · Jun 16, 2011

Absolutely brilliant. I loved reading it. I'm going to have all my non cuber friends read this when situations come up.

The "lying" section should be expanded, but I'm blanking on more right now.

cmhardw · Jun 16, 2011

I really like this article! Thanks for putting this together Macky!

Robert-Y · Jun 16, 2011

Can someone give an easy to understand definition of a lucky solve or skipping a step?

~Phoenix Death~ · Jun 16, 2011

Didn't someone make a T-Shirt with common stuff said by non-cubers or corrections on the back? It had some of the facts from that page. I want that shirt

RyanReese09 · Jun 16, 2011

~Phoenix Death~ said:
Didn't someone make a T-Shirt with common stuff said by non-cubers or corrections on the back? It had some of the facts from that page. I want that shirt

If you ever find it let me know. I'd buy it.

StachuK1992 · Jun 16, 2011

Really nice article, and I'm liking the new format of your website; I saw it a few days ago and was happily surprised!

blackzabbathfan · Jun 16, 2011

while solving, there are steps, a lucky solve is when you skip a step

uberCuber · Jun 16, 2011

I really like this article, very nice idea

blackzabbathfan · Jun 16, 2011

the fact that sub-30 sucks and that we have lives even though we can solve the rubiks cube

uberCuber · Jun 16, 2011

blackzabbathfan said:
the fact that sub-30 sucks

The WR is sub-30.

cmhardw · Jun 16, 2011

blackzabbathfan said:
the fact that sub-30 sucks and that we have lives even though we can solve the rubiks cube

bolded part: Wow, that's kinda harsh. I don't think that sub-30 sucks.

underlined part: Whenever someone gives me the "Well you must not have a life" attitude I just look at them like they're a moron. That type of comment doesn't event deserve a response in my opinion.

Kirjava · Jun 16, 2011

Robert-Y said:
Can someone give an easy to understand definition of a lucky solve or skipping a step?

I don't think there should be one.

Andrew Ricci · Jun 16, 2011

blackzabbathfan said:
the fact that sub-30 sucks and that we have lives even though we can solve the rubiks cube

Then you suck.

Sa967St · Jun 16, 2011

~Phoenix Death~ said:
Didn't someone make a T-Shirt with common stuff said by non-cubers or corrections on the back? It had some of the facts from that page. I want that shirt

That was Phillip Espinoza.

http://www.customink.com/designs/ru...ok&cm_ite=rubenoob&cm_pla=share&cm_ven=social

ianography · Jun 16, 2011

theanonymouscuber said:
Then you suck.

Fluttershy! That's not nice!

Andrew Ricci · Jun 16, 2011

ianography said:
Fluttershy! That's not nice!

I'm only re-stating what he said.

antoineccantin · Jun 16, 2011

Most anyone above the age of say 9 can learn to solve a Rubik's Cube.

Many people of less than 9 years old can solve a cube.

Owen · Jun 16, 2011

I think I'll print this out and give it to everyone I know.

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