I find the fuss to be somewhat funny.

It is actually a pretty interesting concept. Call using a motor on course whatever you want, but it makes for an interesting game.

The sport is all about managing energy. The addition of a limited amount of reserved power is just another tool in that equation.

There are fascinating tradeoffs that result from having power. For instance, do you use the motor to increase speed in cruise, or do you keep it in reserve to mitigate the risk of landing out in the end? Do you use it to help increase your acheived climbrate, assisting weak thermals to net an acheived climb of 4 knots for each thermal you take? Do you use it to go straight through the blue hole rather than deviating?

In effect, you could have the option of becoming a Concordia for a while at the flip of a switch.

It's a different game. I love the sport as it is. But I can see how this new game could be appealing too.

All the best,
Daniel