+1
I feel like every time one of these threads shows up, we need a PSA which says
"Pacing against other competitors is not the same as pacing against someone who's ambition is something other than a highest possible place on their own terms."
Yes, there's some debate to be had as to whether we can police this distinction, and another debate on whether this is a fair rule or not. However, if we know that we're already discussing the latter scenario, then it should be quite apparent that there is this distinction. And yes, it is already spelled out in the rules.
I feel like every time one of these threads shows up, we need a PSA which says
"Pacing against other competitors is not the same as pacing against someone who's ambition is something other than a highest possible place on their own terms."
Yes, there's some debate to be had as to whether we can police this distinction, and another debate on whether this is a fair rule or not. However, if we know that we're already discussing the latter scenario, then it should be quite apparent that there is this distinction. And yes, it is already spelled out in the rules.