Should WCA Bring Back Age Statistics?

[EvilGnome6]

How about an opt-in "Masters Division" for people over 40? That way you're not worrying about disclosing the age of minors in any country.

 

[shadowslice e]

Sure maybe they can do it in Britain no problem. But what about a 20y/o in USA, technically a minor? What about people in Pakistan? Have you got any idea what the laws are for minors there? Do you want to be the person to look up the laws in every country we compete in to find out if we can disclose the age of minors, and if so, what procedures are necessary (e.g. parental consent)?

This is why you would need opt in not opt out. If a person want to be part of it, they can look up the laws and contact the delegate. I understand this may be difficult but I feel it is the best way if the WCA were to impliment it.

 

[biscuit]

I don't understand... the problem is when someone has their birthday and moves into a different category, not the times they have. (at least, this is one of the problems)

Let's pretend we have 5 people in an age group. These people are A, B, C, D and E. A is the fastest, B the second fastest etc. All but C opt in to allow there age and times to be displayed.

If you were to look at the age group results, you would see something like this. Not that C's result is missing, but still accounted for.
____________________________
1. A single 9.23 average 11.58 |
____________________________|
2. B single 10.35 average 12.17 |

4. D single 18.83 average 20.67 |
____________________________|
5. E single 20.62 average 24.60 |
____________________________|

that still leaves the issue of what constitutes a minor as you said in you post, but if we can, then I see no reason why my way couldn't work.

 

[Dene]

Let's pretend we have 5 people in an age group. These people are A, B, C, D and E. A is the fastest, B the second fastest etc. All but C opt in to allow there age and times to be displayed.

If you were to look at the age group results, you would see something like this. Not that C's result is missing, but still accounted for.
____________________________
1. A single 9.23 average 11.58 |
____________________________|
2. B single 10.35 average 12.17 |

4. D single 18.83 average 20.67 |
____________________________|
5. E single 20.62 average 24.60 |
____________________________|

that still leaves the issue of what constitutes a minor as you said in you post, but if we can, then I see no reason why my way couldn't work.

Ah hmm I get you now... I think you could still work out someone's age though. You can probably work out who C is easily enough, and then when C leaves this list because they get older, you will know when it's C's birthday.

 

[PenguinsDontFly]

Ah hmm I get you now... I think you could still work out someone's age though. You can probably work out who C is easily enough, and then when C leaves this list because they get older, you will know when it's C's birthday.

I dont think anyone would check stats everyday just to find out peoples' birthdays...

 

[Matt11111]

I dont think anyone would check stats everyday just to find out peoples' birthdays...

Fair point, kind of a waste of time if you ask me.

 

[Dene]

I dont think anyone would check stats everyday just to find out peoples' birthdays...

I would think anyone with a basic understanding of programming would be able to set up a script to take this info and data mine large amounts of birthdates. I'm pretty sure the law would be against you in this case.