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Since I got no response to my questions in the other post I will put them in a new one and maybe we can get some answers. DC if you are going to come on and post things and answer questions than please answer them all.
A couple of things I noticed from watching the clip and reading all of DC comments in all the threads.
1. 2 different flags could be very confusing. I understand DC's explanation that only certain officials are given the authority to throw the yellow/red flag but all the flaggers should have it available that once it is thrown then they all have the same flag.
2. Where was the blue flag telling that lapper that the leaders were coming?
3. Did the lapper get penalized because his wheels came off the ground and he jumped half way down the jump?
4. DC states that they are gathering opinions and discussing with people that there may be a change with the color from yellow to white. BINGO there is a problem or why make that statement. So how do you penalize any of the riders? All of them should get their points and spots reinstated. You are saying it yourself DC.
5. When the yellow/red flag is thrown for a certain part of the track and the riders can't jump and need to slow down, how long does that flag stay up for that section? If something happens in front of the leaders and they get the yellow/red flag will that section stay that way until all the riders have passed it otherwise wouldn't a rider 15 or 20 seconds back get an advantage as they may have clear sailing through it.
I personally don't think that you have the backbone to do the right thing and change the flag to what it should have been in the first place because then you would have to admit a problem and revoke all of the penalties that you have handed out.
Let's see how much you really care about the riders and making it as safe as possible for them.
A couple of things I noticed from watching the clip and reading all of DC comments in all the threads.
1. 2 different flags could be very confusing. I understand DC's explanation that only certain officials are given the authority to throw the yellow/red flag but all the flaggers should have it available that once it is thrown then they all have the same flag.
2. Where was the blue flag telling that lapper that the leaders were coming?
3. Did the lapper get penalized because his wheels came off the ground and he jumped half way down the jump?
4. DC states that they are gathering opinions and discussing with people that there may be a change with the color from yellow to white. BINGO there is a problem or why make that statement. So how do you penalize any of the riders? All of them should get their points and spots reinstated. You are saying it yourself DC.
5. When the yellow/red flag is thrown for a certain part of the track and the riders can't jump and need to slow down, how long does that flag stay up for that section? If something happens in front of the leaders and they get the yellow/red flag will that section stay that way until all the riders have passed it otherwise wouldn't a rider 15 or 20 seconds back get an advantage as they may have clear sailing through it.
I personally don't think that you have the backbone to do the right thing and change the flag to what it should have been in the first place because then you would have to admit a problem and revoke all of the penalties that you have handed out.
Let's see how much you really care about the riders and making it as safe as possible for them.
P
The other rider in the mix is Josh Summey. You're seeing a very limited section of that area. Maybe he got a blue flag before getting to that section.
My guess is that the flag would be out until the course is clear. Leaving it out longer than that doesn't make any sense. If you came by and saw the flag out, roll through a section where no one is on the track, I'm guessing you would be pretty tweaked.
You're obviously passionate about the discussion...I'm just wondering why? Do you have a stake in this one?
The new flag is a good idea, and it's already getting the attention it deserves and from here it really should not be an issue.
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I understand your desire for DC to answer your question, but demanding it in a public forum sounds a little like grand standing. Kind of like you are showing off. Just me.
If you really cared, just email DC. Im sure his email is easy to find. It's a small world. Plus, you wouldn't have every here giving you shit and taking away from your points.
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With all due respect (which in this case is zero) STFU.
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I personally dont think they need to change the flags colors but If...... they change the color....they will announce it at the riders meeting that all riders must attend.
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Everybody will be paying a LOT more attention to the flags the rest of the way, no matter WHAT shape, size or color.
That, by itself, is a step forward.
And I have emailed both RacerX and MXSports.
In addition by telling someone you probably know very little to nothing about personally, they don't have the backbone doesn't fit into a realistic question and answer session.
DC did give his veiw, and answered a few questions. Good for him. You come here with nothing but demands. No to tough to figure out why the information flow back in your direction is non existant.
You said you think he doesn't have the "backbone" to make a change.
Would you say that to him in person?
With posts like this, before you know it the Interweb is going to get a bad reputation.
that is a demand.
glad i could help
Yes, you said please after telling him what to do.
Did the lapper get penalized because his wheels came off the ground and he jumped half way down the jump?
Cocky prick is what I see here.
4. DC states that they are gathering opinions and discussing with people that there may be a change with the color from yellow to white. BINGO there is a problem or why make that statement. So how do you penalize any of the riders? All of them should get their points and spots reinstated. You are saying it yourself DC.
Asking nothing here, just telling DC he's an idiot.
I personally don't think that you have the backbone to do the right thing
Nice closing jackoff.
Let's see how much you really care about the riders and making it as safe as possible for them.
All the discussions about flagging is proof of his energy toward making it safer. Some are choosing not to recognize that or that some fine tuning "may" be needed.
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