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- Jan 7, 2011
We might be going back to Salt lake city if we let booing influence rules and or judges. Besides if we are to be fair; Patrick's style is introvert most like extrovert. And in comparison lucky Kostner, overrated Witt, tiny triple Tara, Plushy, Evan and Joubert in comparison have been far more overmarked pc wise than Cahn no matter how you look at it. If we are upset about Chan's win, and I prefer Dai far more with his theatrical style and power jumps woven in so well to his program, then let us yell and scream about those other skaters who won far more controversially.
I agree SLC's backlash was a farce. But people did indeed complain about those other wins, and some legitimate changes were implemented as a result: Lysacek's Olympic win prompted the increase in value for quad jumps. Besides those examples: Trixie Schuba's wins precipitated the devaluing and eventual elimination of figures before that. Zayak prompted the Zayak rule. Etc, etc. I should be clear that I do not want the rules or the instructions to judges changed specifically to dethrone Chan, of whom I am a fan of. At the same time, I do want artistry and audience connection to get better rewards in the IJS. If backlash against Chan can make that happen, I can live with that. And I think (and hope) Chan can make the adjustment if that actually happens, provided they don't actually send out communication citing Chan as an example of bad artistry.