I think you are right:
Changing the rules year on year because someone put the work in more than others, which translates to he / she actually EARNED it, is complete garbage. Simple everyone gets a trophy teaching another generation "oh don't worry boo boo, we'll make it easier for you so you don't have to work so hard and do it yourself". YUK. (not saying anyone works harder than SVB, chill LOL)
As far as turnout. I think many pros choose not to play for a couple reasons. First, in all honesty, the payouts are not that good all things considered, secondly, this event is absolutely grueling, it's a ton of play every day over several days to get into the money which costs, reward vs payout thinking... also similar to why you don't see players like Albin playing races to 100-120. Poor man's head would explode because he focuses so hard.
anyway, have a nice day guys.
