Nancy,
There are no personal attacks on you in this original mention of you and your husband. If there is point it out to me. It is rather a defense of those that would show in San Diego and elsewhere against loose interpretations of rules or guidelines where there seems actually not to be much of anything written. The San Diego Show will be a great one and as in many other instances it sets the standard for others. This standard includes cash awards and four Shinkoikai judges. I want to know how it impacts the rest of the clubs and what messages and lessons can be learned.
This was the original quote:
"Indeed, showing koi that have won cash awards is an issue I'm inquiring about. Just as pond builders like koiczar have been questioned as to his status as a pro or non-pro there will doubtlessly be others. Not only are the likes of Frank and NancyM effected, but the Central Florida Show in Orlando is using SKA's ZNA judging standard, which might be particularly sensitive to who can enter a show based on their interpretation of pro versus non-pro.
Another aspect that I questioned, which has not be commented on as of yet is the standard by which the show will be judged separate from the later impact of the prize money. A politically incorrect way of asking could be will the show have a high or low judging standard considering the diversity of judging standards available tank side."