The effect of music on cubing-WCA Regulations?

[jcuber]

I know from several older threads that many cubers do somewhat if not MUCH better when listening to music.

In article 2:

2i) While competing, competitors must not use sound equipment, other electronic equipment (like walkmans, dictaphones or additional lighting).

I do not understand why things such as ipods shouldn't be permittable while doing solves. I know we are allowed to block out sound (bose headphones and the like) but why not music?

 

[Faz]

It could be telling you algorithms!!!

 

[jcuber]

It could be telling you algorithms!!!

I could also just print my algs on my shirt upside down. I am pretty sure that is technically allowed.

 

[Si1v3rx51ay3r]

tehe. i average about 35-37 seconds and i got 19.64 PB while listening to techno. i think techno is the best for cubing

 

[V-te]

I set my PB on pork and beans! =)

 

[4Chan]

tehe. i average about 35-37 seconds and i got 19.64 PB while listening to techno. i think techno is the best for cubing

Techno is amazing, what style/genre do you listen to?

Im an electro/hardcore person, but i do like trance.
My favorite DJ is either Brisk, or Vagabond.
However, I also like Darren Styles, and I do like Benny Benassi, and he seems to be quite popular lately.

I remember a thread a while ago about music.
People are afraid that in BLD, someone could be telling you cycles or pieces.
And as previously noted, algs as well.

 

[jcuber]

Perhaps a ban on audio equiptment for BLD? Algs aren't that big of a deal because unless you happened to for example, come across the PLL being recited at the time it was being recited, it wouldn't help that much.

 

[Tortin]

It could be telling you algorithms!!!

I really don't think that would help much, though. I mean, compare how long it takes for you to execute an algorithm from memory, and then one you've done a couple times with the alg written on a piece of paper.

And plus, if you have someone repeating R U R' U R U2 R' over and over again, I'm pretty sure that is a lot more distracting than if you didn't.

 

[jcuber]

Exactly. Do you think the WCA might give this some consideration if we made an e-petition here?
EDIT: I mean for next year's revisions.

 

[4Chan]

Exactly. Do you think the WCA might give this some consideration if we made an e-petition here?
EDIT: I mean for next year's revisions.

Go for it.
I remember the vote for adding 6x6 and 7x7 as official events.

While youre at it, perhaps petition for transparent cubes too? (;

 

[jcuber]

OK guys, this is the start of the speedsolving.com petition to make the WCA allow audio equiptment (aka mp3 players) to be used during speedsolves.
Post below* to join!
Here is the list of those currently involved:
(will update when possible)
Jcuber
Si1v3rx51ay3r
cubedude456
Paul Wagner


*clearly stating you wish to be involved

 

[Si1v3rx51ay3r]

tehe. i average about 35-37 seconds and i got 19.64 PB while listening to techno. i think techno is the best for cubing

Techno is amazing, what style/genre do you listen to?

Im an electro/hardcore person, but i do like trance.
My favorite DJ is either Brisk, or Vagabond.
However, I also like Darren Styles, and I do like Benny Benassi, and he seems to be quite popular lately.

I remember a thread a while ago about music.
People are afraid that in BLD, someone could be telling you cycles or pieces.
And as previously noted, algs as well.

Truthfully idk much about techno and even music in general. i just search.

i set my PB to Ravers Fantasy

 

[Si1v3rx51ay3r]

oh and, i wanna join.

 

[royzabeast]

OK guys, this is the start of the speedsolving.com petition to make the WCA allow audio equiptment (aka mp3 players) to be used during speedsolves.
Post below* to join!
Here is the list of those currently involved:
(will update when possible)
Jcuber
Cubes=Life(?)




*clearly stating you wish to be involved

By being involved, you mean vote?

 

[jcuber]

OK guys, this is the start of the speedsolving.com petition to make the WCA allow audio equiptment (aka mp3 players) to be used during speedsolves.
Post below* to join!
Here is the list of those currently involved:
(will update when possible)
Jcuber
Cubes=Life(?)




*clearly stating you wish to be involved

By being involved, you mean vote?

No, it's a petition which means if you wish for this kind of thing to be passed, you post. It's kinda like a yeses-only vote

 

[DavidWoner]

They have had problems in the past with competitors unable to hear judge's instructions. There have been many discussions about this and many ideas have been shot down. In the end, it was decided that the regulations should stay as they are.

 

[Si1v3rx51ay3r]

OK guys, this is the start of the speedsolving.com petition to make the WCA allow audio equiptment (aka mp3 players) to be used during speedsolves.
Post below* to join!
Here is the list of those currently involved:
(will update when possible)
Jcuber
Cubes=Life(?)




*clearly stating you wish to be involved

By being involved, you mean vote?

No, it's a petition which means if you wish for this kind of thing to be passed, you post. It's kinda like a yeses-only vote

i vote yes

 

[4Chan]

EDIT: Vault312 has a extremely valid point. Leave the rules as they are.

 

[Si1v3rx51ay3r]

They have had problems in the past with competitors unable to hear judges instructions. There have been many discussion about this and many ideas have been shot down. In the end, it was decided that the regulations should stay as they are.

thats a great counterarguement. then perhaps putting on headphones should be part of inspection.

 

[DavidWoner]

They have had problems in the past with competitors unable to hear judges instructions. There have been many discussion about this and many ideas have been shot down. In the end, it was decided that the regulations should stay as they are.

thats a great counterarguement. then perhaps putting on headphones should be part of inspection.

Even then you would be unable to hear "8 seconds.. 12 seconds.. start" etc.