I understand Mike. The language of the rule is certainly an issue.
Here's one of my problems with the TDA Summit meetings. Every vote is done by "Show of Hands". Because of this, many TDs like myself who may miss either Day 1 or Day 2, are not there when a show of hands vote takes place. Which means our voice is certainly not heard at the time of the meeting to give alternate views to all proposed changes. Certainly with all the worldly technology we have available to us we can figure out a better way to vote.
Also whenever we "agree" upon these rules changes and adjustments (especially in 2013), much of the language used to describe the rule is not reviewed or proof read (or so it appears). The wording and verbiage of some rules is misleading and confusing. I actually fear for the direction of the TDA. Participation on the forum is less. We don't hear from the board members hardly at all. Now I'm on a tangent.
Anyhow, that's all off topic and hope to see you all at the next summit.
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I agree with the voting system. Perhaps after rules are proposed at the summit, we can have an online vote for proposed rules that closes after 2-3 days? The problem I see with "show of hands" is the same as any voting system where you see others results immediately, human nature makes people want to root for the winner. It's why people bandwagon in sports and why the Oscars have become to predictable. If someone sees the majority voting one way, people tend to follow whether they agree or not because they don't want to be seen as taking the contrarian approach. If we do an online voting, I would prefer not to be able to view the results until they are final. Thats said, I do like the "can you live with it?" option we had in 2013
