Only two of the proposed rule changes give me real heartburn. One is the 60% rule. Let's say a "newbie" shows up, pays his $125 or more entry fee and signs up for his/her first contest in primary. Although this new competitor is enthusiastic, has gone to judging school, and volunteers for every job at the contest, he hasn't had much practice or critiqueing, and scores less than 60% on his first contest flight ever. So he is told to "Go home! You can't compete! We don't want you here." Way to be inclusive. That would have happened to three competitors in just the Southeast Region so far this year.
The other problem I have is with the BRS proposal. I don't think I'd want to pull the red handle in a flaming dope and fabric airplane. Also, in an experimental aircraft, there are no required paarameters for such a system. No inclusion in the aircraft type certificate data sheet. No TSO.You could tie a red bandana to the tailwheel of a Sukhoi and call it a ballistic recovery chute.