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I'm annoyed at all the skate-holding (I think it looks ugly!), but haven't really figured out what the other differences are in the scoring now.

Dragonfly

Since I haven't heard anyone explain it - I have no idea what's going on, how they arrive at the scores, or what the new scores mean!

Donna in SW idaho

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Thanks for the link!

D> Is anyone else having trouble getting used to the new figure skating > scoring?

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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:11:14 -0600, Donna in Idaho wrote (in article ):

Exactly! I miss the predictably of the Russian judge always scoring the US/Canada low and vice versa.

Maureen

Yes!

I agree about the skate holding - not attractive at all.

It seemed to me like the pairs long program didn't have much individuality. Their programs were so near the same, it was like watching the same thing over and over, - with tricks in practically the same order - just in different costumes.

I heard a brief mention that they're talking about revamping the scoring, again, which would maybe make the programs better - I hope so!

Donna in SW Idaho

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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:32:09 -0600, Dragonfly wrote (in article ):

I completely agree! Just takes a very pretty move and turns it ugly as heck!

Maureen

On Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:25:27 -0600, Donna in Idaho wrote (in article ): .

I hope so!

Maureen

Yes, you get extra points for holding your skate, so essentially it's required.

I was doing the math last night, Dick Button is about 80! He only looks lower 60s, I was surprised.

Scott Hamilton comments during the actual competition.

Congrats to Eric Lysacek or however his name is spelled. He's been my favorite lately. :-)

Dragonfly