Micetro Scoring Philosophy

The Party Line reads: In Micetro, scoring is for the audience. Don't worry about the score.

RobbySlaughter argues:

Absolutely. But this means more than: "Don't worry about the scoreboard" and "Don't be afraid to take risks and score low". It also means that the audience has a circle of expectations about the legitimacy, fairness, and solemn objectivity of scoring (Russian figure skating judges notwithstanding).
This means the board itself needs to be
* Professional-looking
* Factually accurate (names, current scores)
* Easy to understand
* Idiot-proof and accident-resistant
But it also means the scorekeeper needs to be:
* Professional-looking (too!)
* Detached from the "game"
* Mistake-free
Many people have complained to me about the "unfairness" of Micetro (because they think it's a game, not a show) and the "mistreatment" of their favorite "players" (another sports term) by either the system or poor refereeing. Bottom line: The more Micetro looks like a legitimate sporting event, the more the audience will be able to enjoy the show.