Falsified Rowers

[[old] rspenger]

<!--QuoteBegin-Jef+Dec 7 2005, 02:37 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Jef @ Dec 7 2005, 02:37 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-rspenger+Dec 7 2005, 10:31 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(rspenger @ Dec 7 2005, 10:31 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->That, together with their low latitude, is an excellent reason for <br /><b>not</b> taking up <b>indoor</b> rowing. Why bother with a bloody erg when there is real rowing available?<br /><br />Bob S. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />Bloody erg??? there's something almost sacrilegious in this remark surely? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />If our U.K. members were offended, please accept my apology.<br /><br />Bob S.<br />

[[old] Jef]

Thank you, I've almost recovered from my faint and having a stiff Sherry.<br /><br />

[[old] little weed]

yes, i think i'll be needing a stiff one too.<br />jane

[[old] Jef]

<!--QuoteBegin-little weed+Dec 7 2005, 11:04 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(little weed @ Dec 7 2005, 11:04 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->yes, i think i'll be needing a stiff one too.<br />jane <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I'll pour shall I ? <span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'> ( down girl ! *tut* mrs finbar )</span>

[[old] John Rupp]

<!--QuoteBegin-little weed+Dec 7 2005, 02:04 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(little weed @ Dec 7 2005, 02:04 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->yes, i think i'll be needing a stiff one too.<br />jane <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Jane,<br /><br />I admire your openness and enthusiasm. <br />

[[old] bw1099]

<!--QuoteBegin-starliner+Dec 7 2005, 01:01 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(starliner @ Dec 7 2005, 01:01 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Has anyone else paid notice to the unusual number of "rowers" from the country "ARE" (from the cities, I make that out to be Egypt) that have shown up on the first couple pages of the 10,000 meter board?  I do not recall seeing them on there last season, and suddenly a whole clan of them are in the top 20 or so spots.  And in recent days, several more have appeared on the second page as well.  They drop in out of nowhere, which makes me highly suspicious someone is falsifying data and in turn, engaging in deception, not only on the honest rowers who use these boards for keeping track and staying motivated, but upon Concept 2 as well.<br /><br />Perhaps if enough people make comment, the Concept 2 folks can look into this.  I have a strong suspicion indoor rowing is not an activity one would find in Egypt. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />Where are you seeing this? For Individual and Race Results | 10000m | All Genders | All Weight Classes | All Ages | Current 2006 Season, I found 3 people from country "ARE" and only one was on the first three pages.<br /><br />bw

[[old] NavigationHazard]

<!--QuoteBegin-rspenger+Dec 7 2005, 04:31 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(rspenger @ Dec 7 2005, 04:31 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Citroen+Dec 7 2005, 11:24 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Citroen @ Dec 7 2005, 11:24 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-starliner+Dec 7 2005, 06:01 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(starliner @ Dec 7 2005, 06:01 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I have a strong suspicion indoor rowing is not an activity one would find in Egypt. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Why not? They have one of the World's largest rivers on their doorstep. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />That, together with their low latitude, is an excellent reason for <br /><b>not</b> taking up <b>indoor</b> rowing. Why bother with a bloody erg when there is real rowing available?<br /><br />Bob S. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />Well, depending on where you are on the Nile, there may be Nile crocodiles....

[[old] John Rupp]

<!--QuoteBegin-bw1099+Dec 7 2005, 06:24 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(bw1099 @ Dec 7 2005, 06:24 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Where are you seeing this? [right] </td></tr></table><br /><br />There are 4 of them in the top 10 on the annual meters board.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.concept2.com/sranking03/chal ... aily=10000' target='_blank'>http://www.concept2.com/sranking03/chal ... 000</a><br /><br />And 4 of them in the holiday challenge.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.concept2.com/sranking03/chal ... t=distance' target='_blank'>http://www.concept2.com/sranking03/chal ... nce</a><br /><br />The 4 in the holiday challenge have totals of:<br /><br />890,000<br />540,000<br />480,000<br />290,351<br /><br />Now, if they are doing all of their rowing on the water and they are all in the same boat, then why are their totals all different.

[[old] bw1099]

Thanks. I hadn't seen the annual meters board.<br /><br />(I find myself approaching the top of the 1500m+ board) <br /><br />bw

[[old] Xeno]

J E F !<br /><br />I L O V E your signature!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />XENO

[[old] Xeno]

<!--QuoteBegin-Xeno+Dec 7 2005, 10:04 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Xeno @ Dec 7 2005, 10:04 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->J E F !<br /><br />I L O V E your signature!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />XENO <br /> </td></tr></table><br />I WANT ONE PLEASE!!!!

[[old] Jef]

OK, I've PM'd you.

[[old] Bane]

<!--QuoteBegin-Jef+Dec 8 2005, 08:15 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Jef @ Dec 8 2005, 08:15 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->OK, I've PM'd you.  <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />Hey J ef does that mean Xeno now rows for Sub7??? <br /><br /><br />I mean, thats like taking the Kings Shilling...

[[old] Jef]

If he wants to he'd have to ask Ant, there IS a waiting list ... h***, I've been in a month and STILL dont appear in the main lists ! <br /><br />No, I think he'd prefer something a little bit more personal... and anyway, isn't Xeno inthe Iron Oarsmen Rowers?.. there's 179 of them so I don't fancy a fight over poaching

[[old] Bane]

<!--QuoteBegin-Jef+Dec 8 2005, 10:36 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Jef @ Dec 8 2005, 10:36 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->If he wants to he'd have to ask Ant, there IS a waiting list ... h***, I've been in a month and STILL dont appear in the main lists !   <br /><br />No, I think he'd prefer something a little bit more personal... and anyway, isn't Xeno inthe Iron Oarsmen Rowers?.. there's 179 of them so I don't fancy a fight over poaching  <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />179 J ef...those numbers work in our favour...more places to hide <br /><br /><br /><br />I think he started them?? Rusty Paddlers ...oooops...sorry!!