And it should be nipped in the bud before it becomes routine. If a station can't handle a big pileup they shouldn't be in the contest. Instead, they should switch to other modes, build up their QSO numbers and operate split to their heart's content. There is but one way to solve the problem. Rules need to be changed.
Some group needs to take the first step.
I narrowly missed a virus attack this morning. Something told me not to open it because there was no message of any kind in the Email and the source was unknown to me. Come to find out this attachment contained the W95.MTX.dr virus. Please look out for either of the above files and if they head your way, get rid of them fast. And, finally, Jay WS7I comments regarding the courtesy of thanking the sponsors of contest plaques.