Todd,
I hate to burst your bubble, old guys, with bad eyes and hands that shake, trying to push a little plug, while attempting to follow an imperfect hole is NOT the standard that any sport, in the 21st century, should be relying on. Yes, your guys are "experienced" but that is where the advantages begin and end. Nothing personal here.
It is clear you have a difference of opinion. Since I am trying to show some restraint, as you suggested, I will try to not read between the lines of your post but ask you to explain things when the vagaries of the internet hide your true meanings.
As the WRABF Technical Director in charge of reviewing electronic scoring systems, how do you reconcile your current opinion with what is going to be used at the 2015 World Championships? Have you seen, tested and approved of the system to be used there? How is it different/similar to Orion's system?
"but Orion will not be used at the next Nationals unless protests are A.- allowed, with a substantial amount of time allowed to compare the scores on the printout with the targets shot (My recommendation would be 30 minutes per match), and B.- they are checked by several referees experienced in scoring, with a .224 plug."
Does this demand mean that the board of directors has taken a vote that no one is aware of?
Does it mean you are building a bunch more benches and the National event will be held in Salem? I know it is early but some people like to make their travel arrangements early.
Does it mean you are returning your medal because you are an experienced expert and are convinced the scoring was flawed?
Another, "(My recommendation would be 30 minutes per match)" Why are you recommending more time to protest than you allow the shooters to finish a relay? Is this only a recommendation or simply part of the bigger demand?
One more, "since you never turn in scores to the USARB scoreline,". Does this shot at Garrett for not posting scores to the USA Scoreline mean that because they use electronic scoring, their scores are not eligible? Have the rules for the USA Scoreline now banned electronic scoring?
Lastly, on the issue of posting scores on the website. Have not seen your regional results yet. Will you have them published anytime soon?