We were also a bit surprised. We didn't account that some members would actually have problems with the team component. I don't know if it social anxiety or what but the same idea that makes it super fun for most of that signed up makes it problematic for others.
I think that this new format is something people on this forum are not used to. I haven't participated in many competition in the Gambling section, but I think that in all competition people participated individually. I guess it's not easy to put together a team of three players when people here like their anonymity. That said, I think this is a perfect way to advertise this kind of competition for people to see how it's going during the World cup. Then when you introduce the new UCL competition (I think you or cryptofrka said that you are preparing something different), people will know what to expect. Just like BSFL competition had only three divisions when it started, and now there are four divisions.
I enjoy anonymity also but I also believe in forum trust. You guys are the only ones who know where I'm from, and specifically a few of you OG users know my entire story and why I have to be anonymous, including good old Steve from Sportsbet because I had to decline a promo special trip with great sadness

Not because I didn't want but because I literally couldn't.
If not for our closeness and history on this forum to enable the trust, I would never dare.
Still I hope we are enough to try it and show those who are hesitating that the trust within our group is enough
