Cody
Dissent is certainly allowed. And, I'm a sterling example of how one may ocasionally dissent and still remain a member of this forum Smile.

But, there has to be some logical root to the dissention that is based upon at least some facts. I see the stats from the Nationals, but I wasn't there and do not know the stages or SOs involved in them. As such, I won't comment on them... nor will I trash the staff/COF design involved... because I wasn't there to see it. Some of my friends shot the match and thought it was a pretty good match. But, I wasn't there, so I don't know, and won't harp on it.

I think all the members of this forum... shooters, SOs, Mds... know that there are some weak links in the SO qualification system/chain, and that's one of the issues the TTs are addressing. But, if you weren't at the Nationals and didn't see those SOs perform, how can you denegrate their performance? 

Chris Christian A23489   former SO 
Arguing with a fool is like rolling around in the mud with a pig. You both get filthy dirty, but the pig enjoys it.