"billy"

The rules we play by at The WSOBP are NOT the rules that we grew up playing with.  Instead, the rules we decide to use are based on several factors that we believe are the best set of rules for a tournament of such great size.
 
The main factors that we consider when making rules are (1) fairness, and (2) dispute minimization.  The two factors can be closely linked.  These reasons are not limiting, but when you are giving away $20,000, we want to make sure somebody doesn't lose out because of some unfair call.  The more objective the rules, the better they are.  We also strive to minimize disputes for similar reasons, but we are also trying to put on a fun event.  If the rules leave openings for people to start arguments, it will only detract from the experience and atmosphere of the entire event.
 
Another factor that we consider is that we want to try to find the best players out there.  This has a lot to do with the event format, but it also has to do with some of the rules we choose.  We don't care if the best team doesn't win The WSOBP, but we hope that whatever team wins, we hope it is a pretty damn good team.
 
With all that being said, we are always open to suggestions and arguments for us to change rules.  We have made the rules after great consideration of several factors (other than those mentioned above), but we also recognize that there may be factors we have not considered.
 
Please feel free to suggest rule variations or make arguments for or against certain rules.  At the same time, remember - beer pong is supposed to be fun and we can't please everybody (even though we do our best).  If we do not adopt your particular rule or if we disagree with your arguments, it's not personal.  We still want to hear your thoughts.  Chill.[/b]