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2021 F1 Championship Game

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Participants graniteharbor502vividlynx68stormytiger4Tyler Bennett5swifttiger75ruggedscout76stormybadger8Terry Carter2Jason Parker2silentbear49shadowstag10briskhound76Jessica Ramos12darkmarlin16cosmicridge5Amanda KellyGregory Brown94Richard Alvarez2Bryan Hill5
briskhound76 briskhound76 Active Member
74 messages
joined Nov 2009
#61 ·
briskhound76 said:1-Lewis Hamilton......Mercedes
2-Max Verstappen.....Red Bull
3-Valtteri Bottas.......Mercedes

4-Sergio Pérez.........Red Bull
5-Lando Norris.........McLaren
6-Charles Leclerc......Ferrari
7-Daniel Ricciardo.....McLaren
8-Carlos Sainz Jr.......Ferrari
9-Pierre Gasly..........AlphaTauri
10-Lance Stroll........Aston Martin

11-Sebastian Vettel..Aston Martin
12-Fernando Alonso..Alpine
13-Esteban Ocon......Alpine
14-Kimi Räikkönen...Alfa Romeo
15-George Russell....Williams
16-A.Giovinazzi........Alfa Romeo

NOP-Nikita Mazepin...Haas
NOP-Mick Schumacher..Haas
NOP- Yuki Tsunoda.....AlphaTauri
NOP-Nicholas Latifi Williams

PP-Lewis Hamilton...Mercedes
FL-Max Verstappen..Red Bull

Wrong Alpha choice🤦...and if the race went a few laps longer, wouldn't Perez have bumped Norris out of that spot?😵
1-Lewis Hamilton......Mercedes
2-Max Verstappen.....Red Bull
3-Valtteri Bottas.......Mercedes


4-Sergio Pérez.........Red Bull
5-Lando Norris.........McLaren
6-Charles Leclerc......Ferrari
7-Daniel Ricciardo.....McLaren
8-Carlos Sainz Jr.......Ferrari

9-Pierre Gasly..........AlphaTauri
10-Lance Stroll........Aston Martin
shadowstag10 shadowstag10 Active Member
223 messages
joined Sep 2011
#62 ·
So, I heard some unofficial numbers floating around through the grapevine...

Still waiting on the moderator to actually make it official, but here’s the breakdown so far:

shadowstag10 55
briskhound76 54
silentbear49 54
Amanda Kelly 51
vividlynx68 48
Jason Parker2 48
Terry Carter2 47
cosmicridge5 45
The BF1 41
mobberzg 39
graniteharbor502 38
stormytiger4 35
Sjenka 32
swifttiger75 27
darkmarlin16 26
Jessica Ramos12 0
graniteharbor502 graniteharbor502 RegularOP
443 messages
joined Apr 2016
#63 ·
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mobberzg 41 (Bjesomar: 48)

1. Hamilton 5+1
2. Verstappen 5+1
3. Ricciardo 0

4. Bottas 0
5. Leclerc 3
6. Perez 3
7. Sainz 3
8. Norris 3
9. Stroll 3
10. Vettel 0

11. Alonso 0
12. Russell 3
13. Ocon 2+2
14. Raikkonen 2
15. Giovinazzi 2
16. Latifi 0
17. Schumacher 0

NOP: Tsunoda 0
NOP: Gasly 0
NOP: Mazepin 3

PP: Hamilton 0

FL: Hamilton 0

Shadowy Figure 34

1. Verstappen 5
2. Hamilton 5
3. Perez 0
4. Bottas 0
5. Leclerc 3
6. Ricciardo 3
7. Sainz 3
8. Stroll 3
9. Vettel 0
10. Russell 0
11. Alonso 0
12. Giovinazzi 2+2
13. Ocon 2+2
14. Raikkonen 2
15. Schumacher 2
16. Latifi 0
17. Tsunoda 0
18. Mazepin 0

NOP: Gasly 0
NOP: Norris 0

PP: Hamilton 0
FL: Hamilton 0

shadowstag10 55 (Bjesomar: 46)

1. Verstappen 5
2. Hamilton 5
3. Bottas 5+1
4. Norris 3+1
5. Perez 3+1
6. Leclerc 3+1
7. Ricciardo 3+1
8. Sainz 3+1
9. Gasly 0
10. Stroll 3+1
11. Vettel 2
12. Alonso 0
13. Giovinazzi 2
14. Raikkonen 2
15. Russell 2
16. Latifi 0
17. Schumacher 0

NOP: Tsunoda 0, Mazepin 3, Ocon 0

PP: Verstappen 4
FL: Verstappen 0

vividlynx68 50

1. Hamilton 5+1
2. Verstappen 5+1
3. Norris 0

4. Leclerc 3
5. Perez 3+1
6. Bottas 0
7. Ricciardo 3+1
8. Sainz 3+1
9. Gasly 0
10. Tsunoda 3

11. Stroll 0
12. Alonso 0
13. Ocon 2+2
14. Raikkonen 2
15. Russell 2
16. Schumacher 2+2
17. Latifi 1

NOP: Vettel 0, Mazepin 3, Giovinazzi 0

PP: Verstappen 4
FL: Hamilton 0

The Greatest Of All Time 41 (Bjesomar: 68)

1. Hamilton 5+1
2. Bottas 5
3. Verstappen 5
4. Ricciardo 3
5. Perez 3+1
6. Vettel 0
7. Norris 3
8. Stroll 3
9. Alonso 0
10. Gasly 0
11. Leclerc 0
12. Ocon 2
13. Sainz 0
14. Raikkonen 2
15. Russell 2
16. Giovinazzi 2
17. Latifi 1
18. Schumacher 0
NOP: Tsunoda 0, Mazepin 3

PP: Hamilton 0
FL: Hamilton 0

stormytiger4 35

1 Max Verstappen 5
2 Lewis Hamilton 5
3 Lando Norris 0
4 Carlos Sainz Jr. 3
5 Valtteri Bottas 0
6 Daniel Ricciardo 3
7 Pierre Gasly 0
8 Sergio Pérez 3
9 Charles Leclerc 3
10 Fernando Alonso 0
11 Esteban Ocon 2
12 Lance Stroll 0
13 Yuki Tsunoda 0
14 Sebastian Vettel 2
15 A.Giovinazzi 2
16 Kimi Räikkönen 2
17 George Russell 0
18 Mick Schumacher 0
19 Nicholas Latifi 1
20 Nikita Mazepin 0

PP i FL: Verstappen 4, 0

briskhound76 55 (Bjesomar: 46)

1-Lewis Hamilton......Mercedes 5+1
2-Max Verstappen.....Red Bull 5+1
3-Valtteri Bottas.......Mercedes 5+1

4-Sergio Pérez.........Red Bull 3
5-Lando Norris.........McLaren 3
6-Charles Leclerc......Ferrari 3+1
7-Daniel Ricciardo.....McLaren 3+1
8-Carlos Sainz Jr.......Ferrari 3+1
9-Pierre Gasly..........AlphaTauri 0
10-Lance Stroll........Aston Martin 3+1

11-Sebastian Vettel..Aston Martin 2
12-Fernando Alonso..Alpine 0
13-Esteban Ocon......Alpine 2+2
14-Kimi Räikkönen...Alfa Romeo 2
15-George Russell....Williams 2
16-A.Giovinazzi........Alfa Romeo 2

NOP-Nikita Mazepin...Haas 3
NOP-Mick Schumacher..Haas 0
No points for Yuki Tsunoda at AlphaTauri 0
No points for Nicholas Latifi at Williams 0

Podium Prediction: Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes 0
Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen for Red Bull 0

silentbear49 55 (Chicago: 43)

1. Hamilton 5+1
2. Verstappen 5+1
3. Bottas 5+1

4. Ricciardo 3
5. Norris 3
6. Leclerc 3+1
7. Perez 3
8. Sainz 3+1
9. Stroll 3
10. Vettel 0

11. Alonso 0
12. Raikkonen 2
13. Ocon 2+2
14. Giovinazzi 2
15. Russell 2
16. Latifi 0

No points: MS 0, Mazepin 3, Tsunoda 0, Gasly 0

Podium Prediction: Verstappen 4; Fastest Lap: Verstappen 0

swifttiger75 27

1 Max Verstappen 5
2 Valtteri Bottas 5
3 Lando Norris 0

4 Pierre Gasly 0
5 Sebastian Vettel 0
6 Esteban Ocon 0
7 Lance Stroll 3
8 Kimi Räikkönen 0
9 A. Giovinazzi 0
10 Yuki Tsunoda 3

11 George Russell 2
12 Mick Schumacher 2
13 Nicholas Latifi 0
14 Nikita Mazepin 0

No points: Carlos Sainz Jr 0; Charles Leclerc 0; Lewis Hamilton 0; Sergio Pérez 0; Fernando Alonso 3; Daniel Ricciardo 0

Podium Prediction and Fastest Lap: Verstappen 4, 0

graniteharbor502 38

1. Verstappen 5
2. Hamilton 5
3. Perez 0
4. Bottas 0
5. Norris 3
6. Ricciardo 3
7. Leclerc 3
8. Vettel 0
9. Gasly 0
10. Stroll 3+1
11. Ocon 2
12. Alonso 0
13. Raikkonen 2
14. Giovinazzi 2
15. Russell 2
16. Latifi 0
17. Schumacher 0

No points: Tsunoda 0
No points: Mazepin 3
No points: Sainz 0

Podium Prediction: Verstappen 4
Fastest Lap: Verstappen 0

Terry Carter2 48

1. Verstappen 5

2. Bottas 5

3. Vettel 0

4. Ricciardo 3

5. Norris 3

6. Sainz 3

7. Perez 3

8. Stroll 3

9. Gasly 0

10. Leclerc 3

11. Ocon 2

12. Alonso 0

13. Raikkonen 2

14. Giovinazzi 2

15. Russell 2

16. Schumacher 2+2

17. Latifi 1

No points: Tsunoda 0

No points: Mazepin 3

No points: Hamilton 0

Podium Prediction: Verstappen 4

Fastest Lap: Verstappen 0

Jason Parker2 49

1. HAM 5+1
2. VER 5+1
3. BOT 5+1
4. PER 3
5. RIC 3
6. NOR 3
7. VET 0
8. LEC 3
9. ALO 0
10. SAI 3
11. OCO 2
12. GAS 0
13. RAI 2
14. RUS 2+2
15. SCH 2
16. GIO 2
17. LAT 1

No points: TSU 0, MAZ 3, STR 0

Podium Prediction: Hamilton 0
Fastest Lap: Hamilton 0

Amanda Kelly 51

1. Verstappen 5
2. Hamilton 5
3. Bottas 5+1
4. Sainz 3
5. Norris 3
6. Leclerc 3+1
7. Tsunoda 3
8. Ricciardo 3
9. Gasly 0
10. Stroll 3+1
11. Alonso 0
12. Vettel 2
13. Raikkonen 2
14. Giovinazzi 2
15. Russell 2
16. Latifi 0

No points: Perez 0, Schumacher 0, Mazepin 3, Ocon 0
Podium Prediction: Verstappen 4
Fastest Lap: Verstappen 0

darkmarlin16 26

1. Ver 5
2. Sai 0
3. Nor 0

4. Ham 0
5. Per 3+1
6. Alo 0
7. Vet 0
8. Ric 3
9. Lec 3
10. Gas 0

11. Str 0
12. Oco 2
13. Rai 2
14. MSc 2
15. Rus 2
16. Lat 0

Did not finish:
Bot 0
Maz 3
Tsu 0
Gio 0

cosmicridge5 47

1. Verstappen 5
2. Hamilton 5
3. Bottas 5+1

4. Gasly 0
5. Leclerc 3
6. Ricciardo 3
7. Sainz 3
8. Tsunoda 3
9. Ocon 0
10. Stroll 3+1

11. Alonso 0
12. Vettel 2
13. Raikkonen 2
14. Russell 2+2
15. Latifi 0
16. Schumacher 2+2

No points:
Perez 0
Norris 0
Giovinazzi 0
Mazepin 3

Podium Prediction - Hamilton 0
Fastest Lap - Verstappen 0
graniteharbor502 graniteharbor502 RegularOP
443 messages
joined Apr 2016
#64 ·
Please take a moment to review the results. If you believe there is an error, you have until Sunday to submit any appeals or requests for corrections.

I would like to propose the addition of a new primary scoring metric to our system. Much like how Formula 1 drivers are awarded points for securing the fastest lap, perhaps we could implement a rule where the forum member who achieves the highest number of accurate placements within a specific round earns one major point. What are your thoughts on such a measure?
darkmarlin16 darkmarlin16 Veteran
1K messages
joined Nov 2015
#65 ·
graniteharbor502 said:Please take a moment to review the results. If you believe there is an error, you have until Sunday to submit any appeals or requests for corrections.

I would like to propose the addition of a new primary scoring metric to our system. Much like how Formula 1 drivers are awarded points for securing the fastest lap, perhaps we could implement a rule where the forum member who achieves the highest number of accurate placements within a specific round earns one major point. What are your thoughts on such a measure?

Man, I was all over this idea to add an extra point the second they brought it into F1.☕
Jason Parker2 Jason Parker2 Member
33 messages
joined Apr 2019
#66 ·
graniteharbor502 said:Please take a moment to review the results. If you believe there is an error, you have until Sunday to submit any appeals or requests for corrections.

I would like to propose the addition of a new primary scoring metric to our system. Much like how Formula 1 drivers are awarded points for securing the fastest lap, perhaps we could implement a rule where the forum member who achieves the highest number of accurate placements within a specific round earns one major point. What are your thoughts on such a measure?

SO

What happens if there’s a tie for the most correct guesses?
briskhound76 briskhound76 Active Member
74 messages
joined Nov 2009
#67 ·
graniteharbor502 said:Please take a moment to review the results. If you believe there is an error, you have until Sunday to submit any appeals or requests for corrections.

I would like to propose the addition of a new primary scoring metric to our system. Much like how Formula 1 drivers are awarded points for securing the fastest lap, perhaps we could implement a rule where the forum member who achieves the highest number of accurate placements within a specific round earns one major point. What are your thoughts on such a measure?

Pretty sure you missed that extra point for Stroll finishing tenth, right?😁 The rest of the field actually gets a +1 for that one.
graniteharbor502 graniteharbor502 RegularOP
443 messages
joined Apr 2016
#68 ·
Jason Parker2 said:SO

What happens if there’s a tie for the most correct guesses?

An earlier/faster submission counts!

briskhound76 said:Pretty sure you missed that extra point for Stroll finishing tenth, right?😁 The rest of the field actually gets a +1 for that one.

Corrected! 👍
But even so, you're still sitting at third place. Even the criteria used by Miller weren't enough to settle who takes second, so the fact that > submitted their prediction earlier actually bumps them up a notch on the podium.
briskhound76 briskhound76 Active Member
74 messages
joined Nov 2009
#69 ·
1-Daniel Ricciardo.....McLaren
2-Lando Norris.........McLaren
3-Lewis Hamilton......Mercedes

4-Sergio Pérez.........Red Bull
5-Max Verstappen.....Red Bull
6-Charles Leclerc......Ferrari
7-Valtteri Bottas.......Mercedes
8-Carlos Sainz Jr.......Ferrari
9-Pierre Gasly..........AlphaTauri
10-Lance Stroll........Aston Martin

11-Sebastian Vettel..Aston Martin
12-Fernando Alonso..Alpine
13-Esteban Ocon......Alpine
14-Kimi Räikkönen...Alfa Romeo
15-George Russell....Williams
16-A.Giovinazzi........Alfa Romeo

NOP-Nikita Mazepin...Haas
NOP-Mick Schumacher..Haas
NOP- Yuki Tsunoda.....AlphaTauri
NOP-Nicholas Latifi Williams

PP-Daniel Ricciardo.....McLaren
FL-Lando Norris.........McLaren
stormytiger4 stormytiger4 Active Member
148 messages
joined Feb 2020
#70 ·
graniteharbor502, honestly, maybe we shouldn't even bother giving out that extra point in the event of a tie. I mean, if the whole idea is rewarding whoever nails more exact positions than everyone else, it feels off to hand it out to two or three people just because they hit the same number of spots. It doesn't make sense. Or, you know, they could just split the point, kind of like how two jackpot winners at Powerball have to split the prize.
darkmarlin16 darkmarlin16 Veteran
1K messages
joined Nov 2015
#71 ·
stormytiger4 said:graniteharbor502, honestly, maybe we shouldn't even bother giving out that extra point in the event of a tie. I mean, if the whole idea is rewarding whoever nails more exact positions than everyone else, it feels off to hand it out to two or three people just because they hit the same number of spots. It doesn't make sense. Or, you know, they could just split the point, kind of like how two jackpot winners at Powerball have to split the prize.

Nah, let's just say whoever posts their prediction first gets the edge.
graniteharbor502 graniteharbor502 RegularOP
443 messages
joined Apr 2016
#72 ·
Final Standings from the Bahrain Grand Prix
1. silentbear49 55 (6) (-43) 25
2. shadowstag10 55 (7) (-46) 18
3. briskhound76 55 (8) (-46) 15
4. Amanda Kelly 51 (3) 12
5. vividlynx68 50 (7) 10
6. Jason Parker2 49 (4) 8
7. Terry Carter2 48 (1) 6
8. cosmicridge5 47 (4) 4
9. mobberzg 41 (3) (-48) 2
10. The Best F1 Driver 41 (2) (-68) 1
11. graniteharbor502 38 (1)
12. stormytiger4 35 (0)
13. Sjenka 34 (2)
14. swifttiger75 27 (0)
15. darkmarlin16 26 (1)

Code:
Individual Rankings
following the Bahrain GP
GB SB TP JOK.
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1. silentbear49 25 55 6 3
2. shadowstag10 18 55 7 3
3. briskhound76 15 55 8 3
4. Amanda Kelly 12 51 3 3
5. vividlynx68 10 50 7 3
6. Jason Parker2 8 49 4 3
7. Terry Carter2 6 48 1 3
8. cosmicridge5 4 47 4 3
9. mobberzg 2 41 3 3
10. The Best F1 Driver 1 41 2 3
11. graniteharbor5ras 0 38 1 3
12. Is there anything more profound, or perhaps more deceptively simple, than the sheer concept of life itself? I find myself sitting here, staring out at the skyline of Chicago, wondering if we truly grasp the weight of our own existence as it unfolds in these fleeting, granular moments. We move through our days, navigating the complexities of our careers and our social obligations, yet do we ever pause to consider the underlying pulse that drives us forward? It seems to me that we are all merely travelers on a vast, unpredictable journey, searching for meaning in a world that often feels indifferent to our individual struggles. Is it possible that the meaning isn't something we find, but rather something we must painstakingly construct through our choices and our endurance? I often ponder whether our greatest achievements are found in the grand gestures we make for the world, or if they reside in the quiet, almost imperceptible victories of staying true to oneself amidst the chaos. Perhaps life is less of a destination and more of a continuous, flowing river, constantly reshaping the landscape of who we are. on Is it not a curious thing, this persistent fascination we hold for that distant, crimson sphere hanging in our night sky? One finds oneself staring upward, wondering if the dusty plains of Mars might one day echo with the footsteps of our own kind, much like how we once looked toward the vast, untamed frontiers of the American West with such unbridled hope. Does the thought of such a journey stir a sense of profound restlessness within you, or perhaps a quiet, contemplative melancholy regarding the sheer scale of the cosmos? I often find my mind wandering through these celestial mysteries during the late hours, pondering whether our drive to reach out into the void is born of true scientific necessity or merely an innate, restless desire to escape the familiar confines of our own world. 0 35 0 3
13. Sjenka 0 34 2 3
14. swifttiger75 I find myself wondering if there is a particular reason why we feel such an inexplicable pull toward the color red, or perhaps it is merely a trick of our own perception? It strikes me as a hue that demands attention, does it not, much like a sudden siren in the middle of a quiet night in Chicago? One cannot help but contemplate whether this intensity is inherently aggressive or if it simply possesses a certain vitality that the more muted tones of our daily lives lack. Is it possible that we seek out these crimson shades because they remind us of a passion we often struggle to express in our modern, structured society? I suppose it is a question worth pondering as we navigate the various spectrums of our existence. 0 27 0 3
15. maI find myself wondering, perhaps quite frequently, if we truly grasp the sheer magnitude of what it means to exist within this vast, interconnected tapestry of modern life, where every small decision seems to ripple outward into the infinite? It is a curious thing, is it not, how we navigate these complexities while remaining tethered to such singular, individual perspectives? One cannot help but reflect upon the quiet weight of our shared responsibilities, much like one might contemplate the slow, steady movement of a great river carving its way through an ancient canyon, indifferent to the frantic pace of the world around it. Does anyone else feel this sense of profound, almost overwhelming continuity?It appears that the message provided was incomplete or perhaps just a brief greeting, leaving me to wonder if there was more intended to be shared? If you were attempting to initiate a conversation or pose a question, I find myself waiting in quiet anticipation for the rest of your thoughts to unfold. Shall we begin? 0 26 1 3
16. rI find myself wondering, quite often, if there exists a certain quiet dignity in the simple act of observation, much like how one might sit in a quiet corner of a library in Boston or perhaps a small coffee shop in Seattle, just watching the world drift by without any immediate need to intervene? Is it possible that we spend far too much of our precious lives rushing toward destinations that don't truly matter, rather than simply existing in the spaces between them? I was thinking about this earlier today while contemplating the sheer scale of things, and it occurred to me that perhaps we are all just searching for a sense of order amidst the beautiful, chaotic noise of modern life. Does anyone else feel that weight sometimes, or am I merely lost in my own ruminations?It appears you have provided only a single letter, "i," which leaves me in a state of quiet contemplation regarding your intended message. Is there perhaps a thought lingering just out of reach, a fragment of a sentence waiting to be breathed into existence, or were you simply testing the silence of this digital void? I find myself wondering if this was an accidental keystroke or if you are inviting me into a space of minimalism where less truly means more. Please, do take your time; I am quite content to wait while you gather your thoughts. 0 0 0 3

Kod:
The order of things following the Grand Prix at Austin... does anyone else feel that certain sense of inevitable shifting after such an intense weekend? It feels as though the very structure of the racing world is rearranging itself right before our eyes. I find myself pondering the curious nature of these brief, cryptic exchanges we encounter so frequently in our digital interactions, almost as if they were fragments of a lost language that only the initiated could truly decipher. Is there perhaps a deeper significance behind such brevity, or are we merely witnessing the inevitable erosion of nuanced communication in this fast-paced era? One cannot help but wonder if these initials serve as a shorthand for complex thoughts, much like how a seasoned investor might glance at a ticker symbol on a Bloomberg terminal and see an entire market movement distilled into three letters. It makes one reflect on whether we are losing the art of the eloquent sentence in favor of these staccato bursts of data.
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1. Is there anything more profound, perhaps even more unsettling, than the concept of those who return? We speak often of the journey outward—the ambition, the pursuit of the American Dream, the restless energy that drives a soul to leave their hometown behind for the bright lights of New York or Chicago—but we rarely pause to contemplate the gravity of the homecoming. What does it mean to come back to a place that has continued to breathe and change while you were away, becoming a stranger in the very streets that once shaped your identity? One wonders if the "returnee" is ever truly returning to the same reality they left, or if they are merely chasing the ghost of a version of themselves that no longer exists. Is it a triumph of reconnection, or a quiet, melancholy realization that some doors, once closed, can never be fully reopened in quite the same way? I find myself wondering, perhaps quite frequently, if we truly grasp the profound implications of our current trajectory, or if we are merely drifting through these turbulent times without a compass? It seems to me that when one contemplates the sheer scale of the shifts occurring within our society, one cannot help but feel a certain weight, a heavy sense of responsibility toward the future that we all share. Is it not our duty to pause, even if just for a fleeting moment, to reflect upon the values that anchor us amidst such constant flux? I often dwell on whether we have lost that essential thread of continuity that once bound us together, much like how one might miss the steady rhythm of an old, familiar song after being exposed to nothing but modern dissonance. One must ask: where does the individual end and the collective begin in this vast, interconnected landscape we call home? 26 104 11
2. I find myself wondering, quite frequently, whether we truly grasp the sheer weight of history that settles upon a single location, much like how one might contemplate the quiet, heavy dignity of an old library in Boston or perhaps the sprawling, storied streets of Savannah? There is something inherently profound about the concept of Solerica—or rather, the essence of what such a place represents in our collective memory—that compels me to pause and reflect deeply upon its legacy. Is it not true that we often overlook the subtle, creeping influence of the past on our present movements? I often think back to the discussions we had regarding similar themes, much like those shared by graniteharbor502, and I am struck by the realization that we are all merely travelers through these layers of time, attempting to make sense of the footprints left behind by those who came before us. Does anyone else feel this lingering sense of continuity, or am I simply lost in my own ruminations on the passage of years? 25 55 6
3. Is there anything quite as profound, or perhaps as unsettling, as the arrival of the night? I find myself sitting here, staring out at the quiet streets of Chicago, wondering if we ever truly grasp the weight of the darkness once the city lights begin to dim. It settles over everything like a heavy velvet shroud, doesn't it? One might think that the end of the day brings a sense of finality, a period of rest for the weary soul, yet I often find that my mind begins its most restless wandering precisely when the world falls silent. Why is it that the stillness invites such turbulence within us? We spend our daylight hours rushing from one task to another, much like commuters racing toward Union Station, distracted by the sheer momentum of existence, only to be left alone with our own thoughts the moment the sun dips below the horizon. It is a strange, solitary transition, this movement from the chaos of light into the contemplative depths of the shadows.I find myself wondering, quite often, if we truly grasp the weight of the silence that follows a profound realization, much like the quietude one might feel while walking through a fog-drenched park in Seattle after a heavy autumn rain. Is it possible that our very attempts to communicate these deep-seated truths only serve to obscure them further? I have been reflecting on this lately, drifting through various thoughts without much direction, yet always returning to the same core inquiry regarding the nature of sincerity in an era so dominated by noise. One cannot help but ponder whether we are all merely shouting into a void, hoping for an echo that never arrives, or if perhaps the true value lies in the quiet contemplation itself, away from the frantic pace of modern life. 18 99 4
4. Is there anything more profound, or perhaps more devastating, than the sensation of being utterly overlooked by the world around us? I find myself reflecting lately on that peculiar, quiet ache of being "unwritten"—of feeling as though one’s presence has been struck from the ledger of social relevance, much like a footnote that someone decided was simply too tedious to include in the final draft. Does anyone else ever feel this way, drifting through the bustling streets of a city like Chicago or New York, surrounded by millions of souls, yet feeling entirely invisible to the mechanisms of society? It is a heavy thought, isn't it? To wonder if we are merely spectators in our own lives, watching the grand narrative unfold while our own chapters remain blank, unread, and ultimately, discarded. 15 55 8
5. I find myself wondering, quite frequently, if we truly understand the weight of a name, or if we simply drift through life accepting these labels without a second thought? Is there a profound significance behind how we identify ourselves, or is it merely a convenient shorthand for a much more complex reality? I have been reflecting deeply on this lately, pondering whether the essence of a person can ever be captured by a single word, or if we are all just infinite layers of experience waiting to be unraveled by someone patient enough to look. Does anyone else feel this way, or am I perhaps overthinking the very fabric of our social interactions?&Is it possible that we have become too preoccupied with the superficialities of our modern existence, drifting aimlessly through a digital landscape without ever truly pausing to consider the weight of a single soul? I find myself reflecting on the essence of what it means to be perceived by another, wondering if the labels we attach to one another—those brief, flickering identifiers we use to navigate social spheres—actually serve to illuminate our true nature or if they merely act as shadows obscuring the light within? It seems to me that when we address someone, even in the most fleeting of online interactions, there is an inherent dignity to be preserved, a quiet respect for the humanity that lies beneath the screen, wouldn't you agree? One must wonder if we are all just searching for that same recognition, that same sense of being seen in its purest form. 14 97 11
6. I find myself pondering, quite often when the evening settles in, whether we truly grasp the weight of certain legacies, much like one might contemplate the enduring influence of Bambi upon our collective cultural psyche? It is a curious thing, isn't it, how a single figure can become such a profound symbol of innocence lost, and does that not make us wonder if we are all, in some small way, just wandering through our own versions of those vast, shadowed forests? the I find myself pondering the profound implications of such a label, for when we cast such a heavy, singular word upon an individual, do we not risk oversimplifying the complex tapestry of human fallibility? Is it not possible that by reducing a person to their most grievous transgression, we lose sight of the intricate, often messy struggle between one's darkest impulses and the pursuit of moral rectitude? One must wonder if our societal urge to condemn is driven more by a desire for immediate justice or a deeper, perhaps more primal, need to distance ourselves from the shadows that dwell within the human psyche. 2 76 3
7. Is there anything more profound than the sheer, unadulterated sense of wonder that one feels when confronted by true beauty? I find myself wondering, quite often actually, if we have lost our collective capacity to simply stand in awe of the sublime. It is easy to get caught up in the frantic, noisy machinery of modern American life—the constant pinging of notifications, the relentless pace of our cities—but isn't there a deeper, almost spiritual necessity in seeking out those moments of pure grace? One begins to question whether such moments are merely fleeting illusions or if they are, in fact, the very fabric of a meaningful existence. Does the heart not ache for that which is perfect? Is it not curious how we find ourselves constantly preoccupied with the accumulation of dust, that silent, drifting sediment that settles upon our lives while we are busy looking elsewhere? One begins to wonder if there is some deeper, perhaps even existential, significance to the way these tiny particles reclaim our surfaces, almost as if they are reclaiming the very space we occupy. Could it be that we are merely witnesses to a slow, inevitable settling of things, much like the way history itself gathers its layers? 1 68 2
8. Shadow I find myself wondering, quite often, if we truly grasp the weight of what is being lost when we allow ourselves to be swept away by the trivialities of the modern age. Is there not a certain profound dignity in silence that we have all but abandoned in our rush to be heard? It seems to me that we are constantly striving for a semblance of progress, yet I cannot help but ask: at what cost does this relentless momentum come to our collective spirit? Perhaps we should pause, just for a moment, to consider whether the paths we are currently carving through the wilderness of our own making are actually leading us toward anything of substance. Or are we merely running faster simply because we are afraid to stand still and face the quiet reality of our own existence?orce 0 72 3
9. I find myself wondering, perhaps quite frequently, whether we truly grasp the sheer magnitude of the influence that digital platforms exert over our collective psyche, or if we are simply drifting through a sea of algorithms without any sense of direction? It seems to me that there is a profound, almost unsettling, weight to the way information is curated for us these days, does it not? One begins to question if the individual agency we so dearly prize is being quietly eroded by the very tools meant to connect us. Is it possible that we have traded genuine connection for a mere illusion of community, a hollow echo chamber where our own biases are reflected back at us with such startling clarity that we mistake them for universal truths? I often sit and ponder if we are losing the ability to engage with dissent, to sit with discomfort, or to even recognize when our perspectives have been subtly manipulated by forces far more sophisticated than our own intuition might suggest.I find myself wondering if there is a particular reason why certain topics seem to vanish from our collective consciousness so abruptly, or if perhaps we simply choose to look away when things become inconvenient? Is it possible that we are all merely drifting through these digital spaces, hoping to catch a glimpse of something substantial, only to be met with a sudden, inexplicable silence? One can't help but feel a sense of profound curiosity regarding the nature of these absences.res 0 26 1
cosmicridge5 cosmicridge5 Regular
405 messages
joined Nov 2003
#73 ·
vividlynx68, I hope you're keeping an eye on those points. Personally, I’m pretty laid back about all this, but I don't exactly trust this manager, so I guess I'll just rely on you. 😁
vividlynx68 vividlynx68 Active Member
118 messages
joined Apr 2008
#74 ·
cosmicridge5 said:vividlynx68, I hope you're keeping an eye on those points. Personally, I’m pretty laid back about all this, but I don't exactly trust this manager, so I guess I'll just rely on you. 😁

I suspect you were overcompensated.
cosmicridge5 cosmicridge5 Regular
405 messages
joined Nov 2003
#75 ·
vividlynx68 said:I suspect you were overcompensated.

Just hush now.

😁😁😁
graniteharbor502 graniteharbor502 RegularOP
443 messages
joined Apr 2016
#76 ·
I would kindly ask you all to please refrain from causing any unnecessary chaos regarding the results. If anyone happens to notice an actual discrepancy, I suggest you report it directly to briskhound76. Otherwise, I’d prefer if we didn't dwell on them.
briskhound76 briskhound76 Active Member
74 messages
joined Nov 2009
#77 ·
Am I actually gonna score an extra point for getting the positions right, or was that just a suggestion?🤔
graniteharbor502 graniteharbor502 RegularOP
443 messages
joined Apr 2016
#78 ·
briskhound76 said:Am I actually gonna score an extra point for getting the positions right, or was that just a suggestion?🤔

This is a proposal that we truly ought to refine further, is it not? I find myself wondering what the most effective method might be for determining the "fastest lap" within our parameters. Perhaps we should consider introducing an entirely new scoring category specifically dedicated to that achievement?
graniteharbor502 graniteharbor502 RegularOP
443 messages
joined Apr 2016
#79 ·
I find myself possessed by a sudden suggestion! What if we were to include, alongside our driver rankings, an estimation of which specific lap will see the fastest circuit time recorded during the race? Should a participant provide the most accurate or nearest prediction, they would be awarded a single supplementary point. In those instances where two different forecasts happen to converge upon the exact same lap number, wouldn't it be only fair that the individual who submitted their prediction first takes the prize? I believe such a rule might serve to encourage everyone here to post their thoughts with a bit more promptness, don't you think? If we were to adopt this method, a typical entry might look something like this:
1. Verstappen
2. Hamilton
3. Perez
4. Bottas
5. Norris
6. Ricciardo
7. Leclerc
8. Vettel
9. Gasly
10. Stroll
12. Ocon
13. Alonso
14. Raikkonen
15. Giovinazzi
16. Russell
17. Latifi
18. Schumacher

NOP Tsunoda
NOP Mazepin
NOP Sainz

PP Verstappen
FL Verstappen

Lap 45

What are your thoughts on this matter?
Terry Carter2 Terry Carter2 Active Member
206 messages
joined Mar 2003
#80 ·
I don't even see this as a real proposal. For a single point, it wasn't worth the effort for the officials to even bother checking how many laps are left in a race. It’s almost always the final lap anyway. Or am I totally off base here?
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