Tragic Backstory
As the title suggests, I would like to propose that Codeforces keep its extra (late) registration open throughout the contest. Unlike AtCoder, where such a system is problematic due to its penalty system, Codeforces' penalty for submissions increases every minute, and it is no different to registering 2 days before the contest, so it isn't exploitable.
I don't see any reason not to have this, unless it is too much of a technical difficulty due to room allocation?
E: Pinging MikeMirzayanov as this seems popular, also bump for exposure.
I had to search how much time extra registration lasts. So for saving others' time, it lasts for 20 minutes i.e. ends 30 minutes after the start of the contest
You should start with B
I think they should also abandon the waiting period of 5 mins before the contest and 10 mins after the contest to register. I get the point that this might be for room allocation, but I dont see think this should be too much of difficulty to implement.
I completely support your suggestion.
Agreed! Baby steps though.
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Bump.
just get rid of registration alltogether lol