SC, I dont get it either. In the thread titled "What is a CD to do?" you seem to be of the opinion that once the scores are written down (properly) they must not be changed. But in this thread you seem to think that they can be changed only if the pilot says so. Make up your mind please.
For me its simple, The judge scores the manuever as he/she sees it, writes it down and it does not change. Its the only way to be fair(in the long term). We all know they make mistakes. If we are going to second guess them, then why even put them up there???? Just go fly your plane and have a good time.