Chris suggests that he would like to represent the whole of Masters and solicits on these boards, where most of the outspoken people have already used or adopted the suits.
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These are regulatory rules, not a popularity contest. Ban the suits and let's get back to swimming.
You are right that "majority rules" is not the only consideration.
What I said (or meant to say, I can't remember and I'm too lazy to check) is that I will vote for what is in the best interests of the LMSC I represent, not just my own preference. I believe that is, in fact, the charge given to all delegates at convention.
In this case I think "best interests" are defined as (a) what is going to get most people to compete, and increase their satisfaction in it and (b) what is good for the sport (for want of a better phrase). There is a popularity component in the first but not the second.
I do think uniformity with FINA and (especially) USS is good and I've said as much. But uniformity also applies to other masters federations...
Chris suggests that he would like to represent the whole of Masters and solicits on these boards, where most of the outspoken people have already used or adopted the suits.
...
These are regulatory rules, not a popularity contest. Ban the suits and let's get back to swimming.
You are right that "majority rules" is not the only consideration.
What I said (or meant to say, I can't remember and I'm too lazy to check) is that I will vote for what is in the best interests of the LMSC I represent, not just my own preference. I believe that is, in fact, the charge given to all delegates at convention.
In this case I think "best interests" are defined as (a) what is going to get most people to compete, and increase their satisfaction in it and (b) what is good for the sport (for want of a better phrase). There is a popularity component in the first but not the second.
I do think uniformity with FINA and (especially) USS is good and I've said as much. But uniformity also applies to other masters federations...
