DeeDubb
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The record should not be allowed.
Feliks's Record:
Misscramble, unintentional, and no known advantage. Therefore, it was awarded.
Rami's Time:
Even though certain staff members were policing the area making sure scrambles were not discussed, a kid did go up to Rami and attempt to show him the scramble. Some people think that the kid approached Rami and said "Dude check this scramble out." -- That could have been a simple scramble from a mobile timer. But, the kid went up to Rami and said "Practice this scramble, you will get World Record!"
This makes it clear that Rami would have known of an easy scramble, which might have allowed him to tell when it would come up. This does provide some form of advantage, although he did not see the scramble.
Don't allow Rami to have the record, and prevent the kid from competing in 2x2 for six months or so.
Also, why don't we start an open discussion on whether or not different scrambles should be used for different heats?
How can anyone possibly say this? It's VERY clear that Feliks got a HUGE advantage from the misscramble.
It seems silly that rules were overlooked for Feliks because it's clearly the right thing to do (which I agree with) and not for Rami.