cqcontest.ru was moved to .net long time ago. .ru should not be an issue.
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> On Jun 5, 2017, at 11:56 AM, Mats Strandberg <sm6lrr@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> We can always discuss the platform for such a list. Can be run
> independently from any domain if .RU is sensitive to some people.
>
> Was I put on this black list? Never noticed that, but you might have more
> reliable info? Please share.
>
> 73 de Mats RM2D
>
>
>> On Mon, 5 Jun 2017 at 18:39, Yuri <ve3dz@rigexpert.net> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Mats.
>> The idea of online score board is great.
>> However, I wouldn't be so enthusiastic counting on someone's (private) web
>> resource. Especially with .RU domain name.
>> Who knows what is going to happen with the owner?
>> Or what if he would suddenly decide to put you in his "black list" like he
>> did for a few calls (including P33W and yours truly) without even giving
>> any reason.
>> As far as I remember the idea was stol... pardon me, taken from Gerry's
>> (W1VE) online score board resource many years ago.
>> I would support the idea of the unified board of online scoring, but I
>> would just choose more reliable and predictable source.
>>
>> Yuri VE3DZ
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
>> Mats Strandberg
>> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 3:51 AM
>> To: Holger Hannemann; cq-contest@contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Online scoreboards
>>
>> Very valid comment Holger!
>>
>> Cqcontest.net is an excellent platform. WWROF might already have supported
>> it financially? If not, that is an excellent platform to consider
>> supporting.
>>
>> I have not always been using online scoring, but when changing to DXlog
>> contest logging software, it became so easy I decided to use it as much as
>> possible.
>>
>> This "internal competition" that Holger so well described is my main
>> driver to achieve more in contests. I will with my equipment setup never be
>> in top, but with online scoring, my participation will still create some
>> flow of adrenaline when managing to bypass some friend I know normally has
>> better score than me. The same adrenaline pumps when someone from below
>> come closer and eventually "overtake" me.
>>
>> If we can make one online scoring platform the "standard", this would make
>> things even more interesting. Also if major contests in some category
>> (Assisted?) strongly recommend or "demand" online logging for top (or all)
>> competitors. This would be as exciting as following WRTC online from the
>> "sports bar with a pint of refreshing beer" ;)
>>
>> Online scoring will only be in its ultimate form when majority of users
>> connect, but even before that happens, this is cool stuff!
>>
>> As Holger so correctly states, our new younger contesters will never
>> accept "scores some months later". They demand quick action. If not, the
>> will perceive contesting as Stone Age. Simply we have to understand that
>> fact - otherwise contesting will repeat the era and "development" of the
>> dinosaurs...
>>
>> 73 de Mats RM2D (SM6LRR)
>>
>>
>>
>>
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