Zone versus man-to-robot refereeing styles

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Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

Im very aware of this. Hence why I said "UNLIKE Refs". I was merely providing a point of reference to other folks for groups that do use zone scouting and why it was effective for that group. I don't propose refs do this in any way shape or form. Frankly judges miss a ton of stuff but because they are only watching to validate claims made by teams they can afford to without it impacting their job.

my mistake. I misinterpreted what you wrote!
I don't think there is an easy solution to making ref calls more reliable.
At least not with the current number of refs most events are able to get.

Of course, all of these statements can be changed easily, but you'll lose other things. Want an exciting complicated game? - refs will be less reliable
Want reliable refs? - game will be more like Recycle Rush
Want both? - get more volunteers, or be okay with a much simpler game