| Re: China Suspected of Foul Play in Olympic Gymnastics
The new scoring system removed all limits to cheating.
Before, there was a max score, a "perfect 10". Now, there is no maximum possible score. Judges can give more points to a gymnast after scoring a technically perfect routine. This also leaves the possibility for "corrections" to previous scoring mistakes they realize they may have made, but will only benefit some of the gymnasts.
At least before, there could be a tie for the top. Now, all they have to do is give a certain performer they favor .001 points more so they win, which they can do without a 0-10 scoring system.
Basically, the judges can now pull random scores out of their butts without any restrictions. |