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[Suggestion] Keep Extra Registration Open Throughout Codeforces Rounds
By ScarletS, history, 2 years ago, In English
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As the title suggests, I would like to propose that Codeforces keep its extra (late) registration open throughout the contest. Unlike AtCoder, where such a system is problematic due to its penalty system, Codeforces' penalty for submissions increases every minute, and it is no different to registering 2 days before the contest, so it isn't exploitable.

I don't see any reason not to have this, unless it is too much of a technical difficulty due to room allocation?

E: Pinging MikeMirzayanov as this seems popular, also bump for exposure.

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I had to search how much time extra registration lasts. So for saving others' time, it lasts for 20 minutes i.e. ends 30 minutes after the start of the contest

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You should start with B

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I think they should also abandon the waiting period of 5 mins before the contest and 10 mins after the contest to register. I get the point that this might be for room allocation, but I dont see think this should be too much of difficulty to implement.

I completely support your suggestion.

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Auto comment: topic has been updated by ScarletS (previous revision, new revision, compare).

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Bump.

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    just get rid of registration alltogether lol

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