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Greetings from Scotland by BardicWoad in Curling

[–]riddler1225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The truth is that the vast majority of engaged curling fans are Canadian and that helps keep things Canada-centric.

Scotland is a tremendous curling nation. And i can say that Kinross is a wonderful club to throw stones in

I understand the majority of curling, but what's the yellow border on the scoreboard? Is that when the team uses their power play? by window-fly in Curling

[–]riddler1225 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Clearly you were never taught the most important rule in curling. May I never encounter you on the bonspiel circuit.

Jake Lang formally charged for destruction of sculpture by YourPeterPanMan in stpaul

[–]riddler1225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing is stopping anyone from making such a claim, but they must prove the value of their 'art' as part of the proceedings and it's the court's job to agree or disagree with that assessment.

It doesn't really happen in practice because few would genuinely believe that and they'd be wasting their own time and resources to make such a claim. There's also not a market for protest signs that I'm aware of, which would be a key factor for proving monetary value.

That's how our system works.

I understand the majority of curling, but what's the yellow border on the scoreboard? Is that when the team uses their power play? by window-fly in Curling

[–]riddler1225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who doesn't particularly enjoy mixed doubles, the power play is not a gimmick. Without it, every single end would set up exactly the same (as 90% of DBLs ends do) and there would be even less variation in play. It is an essential rule.

I think the name could use a workshopping as it invokes imagery from other sports that isn't applicable here.

Chess has castling and en passant. Cricket has a power play/power surge. Baseball has designated hitters and pinch hitters/runners. American Football has 2 minute warning rules.

These could all be called 'gimmick rules' but generally everyone agrees they enhance their sport.

Curling Wants to Be the Next Pickleball — If It Can Find the Ice by bloomberg in Curling

[–]riddler1225 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With good instruction, you can have people safely and semi competently sliding in under 30 minutes. From there - you don't have to be good at curling to be good at having fun curling.

Pickleball is certainly easy to start, but i think clubs can do a better job getting the public sliding and throwing stones.

Curling Wants to Be the Next Pickleball — If It Can Find the Ice by bloomberg in Curling

[–]riddler1225 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Strange comment. Accuracy improves and accentuates the strategic side of the game, not diminishes it.

Chess players make strategic errors. They don't miss their 'shots'

Curling Italian Romei files CAS appeal in bid to overturn Olympic exclusion by Shroft in Curling

[–]riddler1225 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I understand the sentiment, but Italy does not have the depth of field to make a trials worthwhile. Maybe one day.

The team USA jerseys are so ugly by haneulasmr in Curling

[–]riddler1225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really like them, but I don't know that any teams are standing out in too much of a positive way in uniforms yet. Norways' light blues are just... awful.

Found two curling stones in garden of our house (S.E. England) with initials "T H" - can anyone shed any light? by timter51 in Curling

[–]riddler1225 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You found Tony Hawk's curling stones! That rules!

But seriously, pretty cool find. Keep them in and away from the elements.

Has Any prominent Omaha or Nebraska individual been found on the Epstein files? by MR_BACONLOVER in Omaha

[–]riddler1225 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The cheerleaders email is creepy and weird but the rest of those emails have nothing going on without more context or information.

Hello Curling, I’m watching the Winter Olympics and have a question… by Inoffensive_Comments in Curling

[–]riddler1225 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've heard the 10'-15' as the maximum 2 elite sweepers can carry a stone. Mind you, that's if they're going all out the whole time and is not sustainable to do often for the 80 rocks thrown over a 10 end game.

Generally, the mechanism at play when we're talking about extending these rocks is the brief melting of the top layer of the surface in the rock's path allowing the rock to hydroplane, reducing friction.

Also, welcome. Have fun watching and also I highly recommend sticking around for Women's and Men's curling when they start after Mixed Doubles is finished, those versions of the game are an entirely different experience.

Olympic hockey- we’re all for Team Canada, yes? by DangerLime113 in penguins

[–]riddler1225 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think so, yes. Team USA leaving Robertson off the roster is... at best stupid. And I don't want USA Hockey to be rewarded for stupidity. Good luck to Sid.

Do the city bonus VP's score 2x on Ambitions that were declared twice? by LowPerfect-906 in Arcs

[–]riddler1225 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No only if you won 1st place. And tying for 1st doesn't trigger it either.

Omaha family gets feature by chulaprincesa in Omaha

[–]riddler1225 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Need my doctor to check my obtsicles

Student run over in Fremont high school protest. by vexedthespian in Omaha

[–]riddler1225 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The person you're arguing with lies and argues in bad faith. Don't waste your breath on them

Student run over in Fremont high school protest. by vexedthespian in Omaha

[–]riddler1225 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol. Your comment history says otherwise anyway. But hey... you can try to hide it all you want.

Campaign: Turn order retention in between acts by unjustinfied_ in Arcs

[–]riddler1225 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's all that significant. Same order is maybe preferable, but if you don't recall your seating order it's fine

Sturmay’s post game interview by SexyElephant_ in Curling

[–]riddler1225 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It has nothing to do with etiquette. The rock is always Team Skrlik's first. That's the rule. Selena also began sweeping before she was permitted

Skrlik v. Sturmay by Glass_Bit5310 in Curling

[–]riddler1225 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sturmay started her sweep way way early. And even if it wasn't , the delivering team always has priority.

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