Changes to the WCA event list.

[Martyt7777]

Is that @BVCuber13 at 5:02

 

[BVCuber13]

Is that @BVCuber13 at 5:02

nah that's @EvanCuber1 lol, same area but different clocker

 

[Marcus Zook]

Also, what exactly does "abstain" mean in this scenario ? Does it just mean that the entire idea of clocks removal is scrapped ? (I find the definition rather hard to understand for some reason)

“Abstain” means the individual is not taking a position or doesn’t want his vote counted for either side.

 

[Tabe]

I am really surprised and curious why the volunteers are pro-clock-removal. I wonder if this is due to the event being perceived as difficult to run,

The argument is that it doesn't fit in with the other puzzles that are WCA official. That's mixed in with a lot of the volunteers having been around long to have had their opinions set in stone back when clock sucked.

Anyone who says clock is difficult to run is either lying (like the WCA Board did in their explainer post) or hasn't actually run clock at a comp in the last 3 years.

 

[Thomas.Caleb]

Can’t agree more, 2x2 should be removed before clock

Are u alright lol

 

[Jameson Carmody]

Volunteers were likely held at gunpoint to say they wanted clock removed by the board specifically manu

 

[ruffleduck]

 

[That0newe1rdo]

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"a portion" - the biggest understatement I have ever heard.

Literally all of the reasons (in the post above) on why the removal of clock is final are based on OPINION. The manageability of clock is rather easy in my opinion, the only real issue being the fact a different cube cover is needed (but in theory if that is such a big issue then change the standard covers to suit that, no ?)

Not to mention that it is the opinion of the MINORITY of those involved in cubing.

I haven't been involved with this topic much though, so I may be wrong (correct me if so).

At least they are trying to change the way event changes will happen in the future. Assuming another change even happens.

 

[iguana]

W2PA here we come

 

[iguana]

this is making me want to go to sweden more than anything

 

[Powstick]

According to NotMeCubes' profile post, 53% of delegates didn't want clock gone.

 

[Martyt7777]

the only real issue being the fact a different cube cover is needed

I’m pretty sure they only had different clock covers a few years ago. Now that pins don’t matter, they use regular cube covers

 

[MrCubert]

Clock will become the new FTO, mark my words

 

[Tabe]

I’m pretty sure they only had different clock covers a few years ago. Now that pins don’t matter, they use regular cube covers

Most people still use the different covers but they are definitely not required as the Board falsely stated.

 

[Thomas.Caleb]

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Bro hex u were such a chill guy, what happened

 

[mdcuber9]

I feel super bad for top clock solvers, not only bc their event is being removed but at Worlds next year there is going to be an incredible amount of stress to do well in your last chance.

 

[Sion]

I will not be surprised if people who compete in FTO will be ostracized unfairly by people who enjoy clock.

Good going, WCA.

 

[Arcanist]

I am surprised by how utterly unsurprised I am that this is their final decision.

 

[iguana]

Clock will become the new FTO, mark my words

#CLOCKFORWCA

 

[Jameson Carmody]

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They asked senior volunteers and delegates who were in the time where clock was hated by everyone