mayhem is right
New 7661 Beta units that are driving my PPD down...
now a server assignment issue - rig 2 can't get a WU -assignment server down
 
I'll be lucky to get close to my project PPD
 

Those both seem like good ideas, I'm in favor of the second idea, as the first might encourage those that are currently under-producing to keep doing that if their reported PPD was dropped, and moved to an over-producing member.

Im with tank I don't mind rough justice after last year
 

I think we should be allowed to redistribute the points especially for those on a team that are not folding at all. I know on my team our third highest estimate is not currently folding. He estimated 110K PPD. All the members of my team have been trying to cover for that, but it would be a good way to help even out if teams have similar problems.

Well. I don't mind overproducing but I didn't expect to go that high after the client update. Still there is a slight problem. If I stop the FAHControl to be able to surf or watch a video the computer freezes and I have to do a reboot. It happens on both W7 installations (one on HDD and one on SSD).
Anyone experienced the same problems?

I'm not sure what the results of the suggested change would look like, but feel that I'm in the camp that says "don't tinker with the contest as it is".  I'm concerned that any redistribution of points might cause a ripple within a team or between teams.  I say might because I really can't predict how people would react to any change that may affect their standings (personal or team ).  I wasn't in this contest last year, but just remember that it got ugly.  Let's just not do anything that might resurrect that problem for this years contest and I do worry about contest changes after it has begun.  That said, I realize what Troy is trying to do and that is trying to improve the contest given the uncertainty of Folding.  I guess it all depends upon how flexible we can all be with implementing change while we are underway in a contest.
 
I also have no ego with respect to what might happen to my contest points if we enacted either of the suggested changes.  I'm gonna Fold full-out (or as much as I'm able) regardless of the dynamics of a contest.  I'm here for my "team" and wouldn't care if some of my points were redistributed to help out the team.  So, if everyone chooses to adopt one of the suggested changes, I will be OK with that too.  My only concern was that we don't do anything that might cause harm to the contest or more importantly, to Folding.  Frankly, no matter who wins, these contests give me something else to follow other than standard Folding production and helps maintain interest in Folding.  With the sheer length (years) of donor work like Folding, anything that can add fun/interest along the way is very much appreciated.

*points to Tex's post above #316*
Too late for my team perhaps, My post in Insaniacs thread
http://forums.evga.com/fb.ashx?m=1878475
 
I've been away from my computer sick and came on to check over things, lucky I did, hopefully I've gotten to and convinced the team member to stay. I seem to be missing my fellow Captain in all this, I'm off sick and the team seems to fall apart. Go figure , I must be a jinx for the same thing to seemingly be happening all over again.

Good points Yodap. 

People need to remember this contest isn't about winning, it's about tacking on an extra bit of fun to what we are already doing anyway (folding for cures) I know it's already very clear who is going to win, but that's not the point. Fold, hang out in your teams topic, throw a pie or two, just have fun while folding.

I'm inclined to leave things as is, but have asked my team for their input. I can see the value in all three sides (the two point changes and staying as is.) Either way, let's keep rocking out the points!!

rjbelans

I haven't seen that behavior before. Have you tried just pausing the units and then starting them up again after you're done without actually shutting down FAHControl?

I'll try to do that as soon as the WU is done, in about 6 hours. Second WU with 14K+ credit.

Shykal

I feel like I've tripped and fallen face first into cow pie (the stinky kind), I've got one person possibly pulling out and another apparently feeling 'Badly demoralized, because they were hoping to have a chance this time but feel whatever team they end up on is destined to loose. And they don't see how they have any value in this contest.'

 
This saddens me...
 
While we all want to win and get caught up in all the excitement that is a contest at the end of the day I hope we can remember that win, lose, or draw wu's getting folded is the goal. We have fun with a little trash talk, we keep each other motivated with virtual pats on the back in our team threads, and we pass out a few prizes at the end as way to say thanks but to hear that people feel like they have no value is a bummer. 
 
I try to beat my own benchmarks during contests. I try my hardest to make accurate predictions based on my usage/equipment and then see if I can edge out a bit more by deciding not to play another round of BF3 or another few missions in GTA4. Or I sneak over and restart the folding client when the fiance steps away from her computer longer than she expected and left the it paused. It's all good fun and we should keep it that way. 
 
As for the point adjustments...I'm for whatever keeps it competitive so that everyone stays motivated the entire month. I'm usually against changing things after everything is underway, but if we're having people losing sight after not even reaching 5 days it might be worth it to help everyone push through. 

Hmm....what if we track total team points for the whole month of March (instead of just the last week) with all points receiving full credit separate from contest points.  It would be analogous to a "regular season championship" in addition to the "playoff championship".