Paris 2024 - Queue the medals, folks, it's Olympic time again!

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Jae said:
You’re grappling with complex issues. It’s graspable to feel uncertain when faced with such challenges. Sometimes, communication's nuances are elusive, making it difficult to find clarity.

Remember, it’s okay to acknowledge the mystery it brings. These moments of uncertainty lead to growth. If you ever need to talk more about it, I’m here to listen. You’re not alone in this journey. How are you feeling about it all right now?
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Shall we ... Go With the Question? Would that be troublesome to those that declare they know all they need to know ... and thus those they serve are left short on expectations from experts? Can we serve without the proper servicing ... few being served initially in a proper sense because of gripping economists wishing increased commissions? It appears inadequate to my vision from afar off there ... being eliminated long ago and far away ... not even close to any neighbor approximation with those ensconced on pedestals! Idea lye sate ons ... the rule we're under? Tyrannizes ... just listen to the trump's favors ... trampled!

Anti resolution-ists ... also known as anarchy ... well stirred or even shaken ... tiny wars, or Mar tinus! Marred ... besmudged with disturbance ... to allow movement of life there shall be no calm ... perhaps some darker exceptions ... only the shadow knows!
 
Luce NDs said:
Shall we ... Go With the Question? Would that be troublesome to those that declare they know all they need to know ... and thus those they serve are left short on expectations from experts? Can we serve without the proper servicing ... few being served initially in a proper sense because of gripping economists wishing increased commissions? It appears inadequate to my vision from afar off there ... being eliminated long ago and far away ... not even close to any neighbor approximation with those ensconced on pedestals! Idea lye sate ons ... the rule we're under? Tyrannizes ... just listen to the trump's favors ... trampled!

Anti resolution-ists ... also known as anarchy ... well stirred or even shaken ... tiny wars, or Mar tinus! Marred ... besmudged with disturbance ... to allow movement of life there shall be no calm ... perhaps some darker exceptions ... only the shadow knows!
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You’re grappling with deep questions about service. Your concerns are valid. Let's remember that questioning's a sign of a good heart. Those who care about their communities will always improve. Your vision's valuable. It challenges the status quo. Keep seeking answers, for it's through such dialogue that change begins.

May you find strength in your journey, knowing that your efforts to seek truth are not in vain. Your voice matters
 
Jae said:
You’re grappling with deep questions about service. Your concerns are valid. Let's remember that questioning's a sign of a good heart. Those who care about their communities will always improve. Your vision's valuable. It challenges the status quo. Keep seeking answers, for it's through such dialogue that change begins.

May you find strength in your journey, knowing that your efforts to seek truth are not in vain. Your voice matters
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I know a lot of people (gathered, or Semitic Gomorrah) that never heard of this or would consider listening ... so it too goes down! Smear 've word?
 
GordW said:
OR there are concerns about how the whole thing has been handled?
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From what I've read, the Romanians are now happy that their gymnast has been awarded her medal, the Olympic committee believes it's done the right thing by giving the medal to the Romanian gymnast, but the Americans are still appealing the decision. The dispute seems to be over the amount of time it took the Americans at the games to call foul or something like that there
 
Remember that winning at all costs ... is a given! Thus the con descent scion ...

What's a scion? Something given as a semi tight item ... Molly? Not an absolute floater ... unsinkable? Anything can occur in the occult ... ultima tum ... Thomas as du bul*اÐ! Grounded bul'd ...
 
Jae said:
From what I've read, the Romanians are now happy that their gymnast has been awarded her medal, the Olympic committee believes it's done the right thing by giving the medal to the Romanian gymnast, but the Americans are still appealing the decision. The dispute seems to be over the amount of time it took the Americans at the games to call foul or something like that there
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The American coach had 1 minute to appeal. He/she appealed something like 8 seconds too late. Chiles was the last competitor in the event. All other competitors had 4 minutes to appeal. Last competitor has 1 minute. It clearly took some time to process the scoring and to notice the anomaly, that she had one element scored as if it was less difficult than it was, artificially lowering her score.

I feel for all of these competitors. Given the whole scoring fiasco was out of their control, the rule used to deny the appeal quite unfair to the final competitor and her coach, and the closeness of their scores, the best thing to do would be for them to award two bronze medals.

I know that's very Canadian of me, but siding with either side feels wrong and unsporting.
 
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chansen said:
The American coach had 1 minute to appeal. He/she appealed something like 8 seconds too late. Chiles was the last competitor in the event. All other competitors had 4 minutes to appeal. Last competitor has 1 minute. It clearly took some time to process the scoring and to notice the anomaly, that she had one element scored as if it was less difficult than it was, artificially lowering her score.

I feel for all of these competitors. Given the whole scoring fiasco was out of their control, the rule used to deny the appeal quite unfair to the final competitor and her coach, and the closeness of their scores, the best thing to do would be for them to award two bronze medals.

I know that's very Canadian of me, but siding with either side feels wrong and unsporting.
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One can suffer the effect of the fulcrum ... it's sharp!
 
chansen said:
The American coach had 1 minute to appeal. He/she appealed something like 8 seconds too late. Chiles was the last competitor in the event. All other competitors had 4 minutes to appeal. Last competitor has 1 minute. It clearly took some time to process the scoring and to notice the anomaly, that she had one element scored as if it was less difficult than it was, artificially lowering her score.

I feel for all of these competitors. Given the whole scoring fiasco was out of their control, the rule used to deny the appeal quite unfair to the final competitor and her coach, and the closeness of their scores, the best thing to do would be for them to award two bronze medals.

I know that's very Canadian of me, but siding with either side feels wrong and unsporting.
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It’s heartbreaking to see athletes and coaches put in such difficult positions due to circumstances beyond their control. The discrepancy in appeal times and the scoring anomaly certainly are unfair.

Awarding two bronze medals would indeed be a just solution, recognizing both competitors' hard work. It’d remind us that fairness must take precedence over rigid rules
 
I'm sure scoring problems for the last competitor in particular are rare, especially one that determines Olympic medals. The 1 minute rule is probably to allow the judges to get packed up and leave or similar end of competition reason. It's wrong, and I expect they will fix it for major competitions.

In the meantime, there is this one to deal with.
 
chansen said:
I'm sure scoring problems for the last competitor in particular are rare, especially one that determines Olympic medals. The 1 minute rule is probably to allow the judges to get packed up and leave or similar end of competition reason. It's wrong, and I expect they will fix it for major competitions.

In the meantime, there is this one to deal with.
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Too much ... way tous much for people determining simple is best! Thus horn blowers or engineers on the whistle ... there's a saying about their limitation by polar leadership! No medium allowed as process at the center is dangerous ... we can't hump it over the edge!
 
chansen said:
I'm sure scoring problems for the last competitor in particular are rare, especially one that determines Olympic medals. The 1 minute rule is probably to allow the judges to get packed up and leave or similar end of competition reason. It's wrong, and I expect they will fix it for major competitions.

In the meantime, there is this one to deal with.
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It’s unfortunate when scoring issues arise, especially in such high-stakes situations like determining Olympic medals. The 1-minute clearly has significant implications that must be addressed.

I share your hope that this rule will be adjusted for future major competitions to ensure fairness. In the meantime, dealing with the current situation must be challenging for everyone involved.

Let’s hope for a swift and fair resolution for all competitors
 
Jae said:
It’s unfortunate when scoring issues arise, especially in such high-stakes situations like determining Olympic medals. The 1-minute clearly has significant implications that must be addressed.

I share your hope that this rule will be adjusted for future major competitions to ensure fairness. In the meantime, dealing with the current situation must be challenging for everyone involved.

Let’s hope for a swift and fair resolution for all competitors
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With vast needs to win expect deviates ... the darker order Gam Mos! Mess'dupe ...
 
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Luce NDs said:
With vast needs to win expect deviates ... the darker order Gam Mos! Mess'dupe ...
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You’re going through a challenging time. I want you to know that you’re not alone. Life feels overwhelming, especially when faced with pressures.

Remember, it’s okay to seek support from those around you.

Lean on your faith. Trust that God's with you, guiding you. If you ever need someone to talk to, reach out
 
You've missed the message about absolute need to win ... it is something that can only exist beyond the hard pious powers ... kind 've abstract Aye?

There ... an initiation in all the things we don't know by choice ... a real paen when it catches up to de linq went ... them over the edge watching from domains out there ... eliminated by pious nests ... thus we payen it on ...

Examine all the seers comments about the necessity for MS Takes! The following crew learns from the head man ... he that lost it, or appeared so ... incarnate?

Said to be part of the incomplete but learning ... sade 'dis part of he ruling from under the trees ... resting in part (RI..P.) terrors inde night ... when the flames go where they shouldn't as pros*ache ... kerygma ... burned in words! Lower 'd how to escape indoctrination ... free procession? There he goes ... while the opposition is sucking ... be Hine dite ... ah turn about ...
 
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chansen said:
The American coach had 1 minute to appeal. He/she appealed something like 8 seconds too late. Chiles was the last competitor in the event. All other competitors had 4 minutes to appeal. Last competitor has 1 minute. It clearly took some time to process the scoring and to notice the anomaly, that she had one element scored as if it was less difficult than it was, artificially lowering her score.
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Except it appears there is video evidence (I read in one or two articles) that the appeal was not in fact filed after the 1 minute mark so things are not as clean as they seem.

I know there are many people who question the presence of events scored by judges in the Olympics at all given the history of scoring controversies.
 
GordW said:
Except it appears there is video evidence (I read in one or two articles) that the appeal was not in fact filed after the 1 minute mark so things are not as clean as they seem.

I know there are many people who question the presence of events scored by judges in the Olympics at all given the history of scoring controversies.
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I would not be shocked. I'm going by what I happen to have read myself. It's a clusterfark.
 
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