An alternative view of a "Membership" system for the WCA, as devised by
James MolloyHow it works:
Bronze: A result in every event.
(Because this is an all-rounder thing)Then you get a ranking stage each time you complete any one of the following:
- Averages in all sighted speedsolve events (Not BLD/FMC)
- Means in FMC/BLD
- WC Podium WR
- Win all events
Ranking stages go Bronze 🡆 Silver 🡆 Gold 🡆 Platinum 🡆 Opal 🡆 Diamond
This reduces region bias with CR/NR and also makes Gold obtainable only on personal talent. Gold is considered the pinnacle of a lot of things (Olympics, World Championships at sports, etc.), but getting past this point requires that bit extra to be on the next level.