So open water swimmers can now hold the boat to rest?

Can we talk about this rule (303.3 I think)? Anyone who was there, whether you voted yea or nay, can you please explain your thinking? At first blush, I don't like that it passed. But I'd like to know what it really means for the future of OWS in USMS events.
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  • in bicycling is there a division for stopping and putting a foot down? Open water swimming is a different sport than bicycling. in running is there a division for stopping and leaning against a tree or fence or some other object? Open water swimming is a different sport than running. It would seem that any swimmer who had to stop and rest on the boat would probably not be a contender for the podium or even top ten placement Perhaps I misunderstand... are you saying cheating is OK as long as it's not for a podium finish?
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  • in bicycling is there a division for stopping and putting a foot down? Open water swimming is a different sport than bicycling. in running is there a division for stopping and leaning against a tree or fence or some other object? Open water swimming is a different sport than running. It would seem that any swimmer who had to stop and rest on the boat would probably not be a contender for the podium or even top ten placement Perhaps I misunderstand... are you saying cheating is OK as long as it's not for a podium finish?
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