[Alberta's Child]

Indeed and there was more choreography. Now they're simply interested in how many quads and triples they can throw in for the point factor. What a turnoff.

I actually like this better for the men's program. Just think about it -- this system may save men's figure skating from total domination by fairies like that guy Wierd. Skaters who can turn quads consistently tend to be bigger and stronger than the "artistic" ones, and it's probably no coincidence that the ones who turn quads consistently are more likely to be heterosexual.

Maybe my perception is distorted by television cameras, but a saw a close-up shot of that Russian gold medalist and I was surprised at how tall the guy looked.

[StarFan]

Skaters who can turn quads consistently tend to be bigger and stronger than the "artistic" ones, and it's probably no coincidence that the ones who turn quads consistently are more likely to be heterosexual.

Kurt Browning, Scott Hamilton and Elvis come to mind when I think of strong skaters who, along with their many triples and quads, told a story when they skated. That seems to be lacking with the new point system and without choreography and wonderful music, it doesn't excite me as much. I suspect the same will hold true with the women who must adhere to the new system and I will be terribly disappointed to see that happening to a sport I enjoyed watching.

[subaru]

I have been watching skating for 20+ years and I have to say this is the swishiest bunch of male skaters I have ever seen. Their costumes, choreography -- all of it was just Schlitz gay. Back 10 years ago, you had guys like Kurt Browning and Elvis Stojko skating in somewhat normal costumes to manly music like "Enter the Dragon," etc. and not performing the ballerina's part from classical ballets. Even Brian Boitano was respectably masculine skating to Frank Sinatra, etc. But these guys...yeesh!

I don't know if it's the new system or just the mood of the times.