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He loves that step sequence and it shows on his face and the audience responds to that, hence the roar. And in general, I think a lot of the screaming is just people's honest reactions to his performance. When you watch him skate, he is giving the audience so MUCH - it makes every part of your body want to respond to what he is doing. Just merely clapping doesn't feel like a big enough reaction; it feels like you're not showing enough gratitude. So I think that's why people scream. That being said, I try to save my screaming for the end LOL.

The hushing at ACI last year was because people didn't stop screaming for him even though the next skater was about to start their skate. So he was fully in the right to shush. I've seen a different effect though - because people are in the habit of cheering for him during open practices, they start clapping for the other skaters, too, just to be polite. Sometimes these are skaters who no one's heard of or seen before, and they probably don't get a lot of support normally.

I don't mind tackling Worlds. Can I just go ahead and create my own files following the template or do you need to send me things? Warning: it won't be fast. Just read Edges of Glory's interview with Ted Barton. Did you know he was instrumental in creating IJS? I wonder how he feels when he sees that system getting misused for bias despite all the efforts to try and make it fair?

Welcome to the Planet.

It just goes to show that they're focussed on irrelevant things.

Even if they just did it as basic quality improvement - sort of a 'how are we doing at this, anyway? are our methods working?' kind of thing - that would be better than nothing.

This answers my concern pretty well. Because this is something the ISU should already be looking at - i.e. trying to improve their impartiality by understanding the current state of affairs. Sorry if I touched a nerve earlier. I've seen a lot of heated discussion about this issue on Twitter today, along with a lot of wild ideas for how to address it, and it's got me a little mis-calibrated myself. I'm all for a rational approach though.

Right. I didn't know any of that. Where my criticism is coming from is exactly this: no matter how much effort you put into the data analysis, it's not going to be definitive proof, and if it's presented to some organization like the ISU as definitive proof, the potential is very high that it won't have the desired result and could in fact backfire in unforeseen ways. So what I'm saying is, be careful. What if your data indicates that a judge is biased and that judge not only denies it, but then turns around and sues you for libel? I'm not saying don't do it. I'm saying, understand the risks.

Hmph, I wonder why? It's not going to harm them...anyway I only know scripts can be used, I haven't a clue how to make one.

At this rate, Team Japan could establish their own personal consulate at Yonge& Lawrence.

If you know coding, you could probably write a script to parse the data and input it for you. Might be faster. Unfortunately I am not a coder or I would be happy to help. Also, I think this project is an interesting idea, and I would like to remind you that correlation does not prove causation, when it comes to data. You might think you have a smoking gun, however, try and confirm it by a second method before coming to definitive conclusions. said the scientist

I just realized.... The flowers on his back outline the shape of an angel wing. Where did he get that idea? Fan art, maybe? Yuzu 'Extra' Hanyu strikes again!

In all fairness, we have the best of excuses.

I hadn't even realized that part! Not only is he chasing Nessie (aka 4A) he IS Nessie!

Even the angle his feet make when he crosses his legs for the jumps is gorgeous. Yuzu melted my brain at ACI '19. Send help.

Mm-hmmm!

...speaking of Nessie: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/science/mysterious-creature-caught-on-video-spurs-more-speculation-about-loch-ness-monster/vi-AAHui5I A sign of things to come?

His hidden purpose: to make everyone discover their inner believer

That would be a dream come true!

Oh my God! Jordan outdid himself. And I never knew lenses could cost $12,000!

I've read it in multiple interviews...most recent one was a reprint of an interview with him from about 4 years ago.

True.

Exactly. Only to be used in the case of last resort, BUT it would mean athletes have a recourse against gross judging errors.

OT but ICYMI from the Team Canada thread: https://mobile.twitter.com/ScottMoir/status/1174165006251900928 Tessa and Scott are calling it quits after the Rock the Rink tour next month. So if you love them, looks like this'll be last chance to see them. Tickets here if anyone wants them: http://rocktherink.com/

Oh my God, Tessa and Scott are breaking my heart right now. I think this means that Rock the Rink is the last chance to see them. And of course the show in my hometown is the same weekend as Skate Canada.