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ICPC is completely morally bankrupt
By TwentyOneHundredOrBust, history, 9 months ago, In English

In addition to deciding to host the world finals in tents in the middle of the sweltering desert, in the home country of the most corrupt guy in the organization, now ICPC is preventing Ukrainian teams from flying the flag, despite the fact that this is nowhere stated in the rules:

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(or https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxkueT7kGZpL0EXzrK-k4WJSyF1lFts5by to view the direct moment)

Guys, what the fuck is wrong with you?

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Not sure if you wanted to post an image or just a blank box, but I only see a big blank box (made by iframe). Nevermind, YT embed loaded.

I think there's been plenty of instances over years and years showing ICPC is completely morally bankrupt, but as long as people participate, nothing will change...

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Maybe an unpopular opinion but I don't think it is fair to say they are morally bankrupt based on this. Every organization makes mistakes and no one will ever agree with all their decisions.

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    Did they say it was a mistake?

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      It doesn't matter imo. You are never going to agree with every rule they have (this applies to every organization). We can go and cherrypick shortcomings of the ICPC, as we can with any organization, but overall the ICPC has had a great positive impact on college students who like competitive programming and problem solving.

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definitely clickbait-y title, but yes I agree that things need to change

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host the world finals in tents in the middle of the sweltering desert

The ACPC was hold in tents and it wasn't only cool in there , it was cold that we had to wear jackets , so this won't be a problem

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Not that I would like to defend ICPC anyhow, but I honestly think that Luxor is a pretty cool place to hold the World Finals in -- it has very rich history (Valley of the Kings is really cool to visit imho) and places to visit around, and the accommodation is pretty touristy and pretty cool.

For the flag thingies, I personally do not like that, but contestants were advised (or even forced, I don't remember) not to bring the flags to the stage at the IOI ceremony as well last year.

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From personal experience, Inside that "tent in the middle of the sweltering desert", you'll need two things: an earplug and a thick coat.

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