Ok...I was watching Skate America (and somebody please correct me if I'm wrong about it not qualifing skaters for another competition. As far as I can remember,Skate America doesn't). Yet I must say that since they first began the downgrades, I haven't seen skaters that I (and I would think other Fans too) have always been used to seeing in first place, ever get it. Rachael Flatt for one. So the question I have to ask of you all today is..."Do you think Downgrades should be reserved for the major qualifying Competition (Nationals,Worlds,etc.)? Were skaters would surely need to be able to EARN a spot in the following Competition? That way skaters would be able to have a break from the Downgrades,and just be judged on the new scoring system (before the Downgrades),and at the same time it takes preasure of them and also Fans who (to them) it looks like their skater may naver get first. Any other opinins?