I'd run them again just to prove a point, but I sold those cards...
I'll tell you what I'm going to do about that. But first let me clarify the reasons why.
1. Because it's not fair in any sense of the word to spring a rule on you that you weren't aware of.
2. I let a lot of other scores in here that were carry overs from the previous thread that were only held accountable to the rules and standards, or lack thereof, put in place by the previous OP. And since yours was such a score, the rules of this one do not necessarily apply to it. Newly added rules or otherwise.
3. Mostly, because I can't live with myself feeling like I robbed you out of the top score for that particular card. I just can't do it. It's not fair to you. It's also not fair to me. I can't justify my actions in this case. I still feel like the bad guy no matter how many times I rethink it. And there's only one way out of this for me. Honestly, if it hadn't been at least a top 3 score for the GTX 970 I would feel much better about telling you tough luck. A top 3 score is a major accomplishment.
4. This is my thread. And I'll do with it as I see fit. That doesn't mean I'll do whatever I like mind you. It means that I will try and keep it fitting within the spirit of the contest as a whole, to the best of my ability. From beginning to...let's just say now. Since this is actually a continuation of the previous thread. I'm not about to make it up entirely as I go along. I would like it to stay as close to the same as it was. The only things I really want to change are the things that weren't clearly stated or spelled out before. Or that seem unfair to me.
5. The attempt to disqualify your score was a knee jerk/gut reaction. I'm still not 100% sure why I've decided to change the rules slightly to prevent it from happening. My gut tells me I should. For some reason I can see it potentially causing problems. And I feel I must take preventative measures to avoid that. I'm not sure why or how it's going to make a difference. But something tells me I'm making the right decision here. So I am going to stand by it. The rule is here to stay.
However, you are going to be THE exception to that rule. For the reasons stated above. So...I'm adding that score to the list. You earned it. That much is clear to me now. Just to reiterate, this is mainly to clean my own conscience of the guilt I feel about treating someone even slightly unfairly. I'm not about that. Not even a little bit. That type of thing eats away at me. I'm doing this above all else to preserve my own sanity. I need to be able to sleep at night and all that rot.
Phew! Now that's over and done with. Well...It'll take me a minute to update the list with that score.
Moving on...