The new restriction doesn't make sense to me. Since you mention only finalists, you aren't worried about the initial and final judges.
As for members, why might they not recognize a poem or a style from the board? And some are friends off-Sphere and read each others' work. During every bakeoff poems are recognized, and while it is too bad people give hints as to the author (one of whom identifies himself on occasion), how does that affect the blind choosing, which takes place during the pre-posting stages?
Is the change of rules at this point really necessary or even a way to increase fairness?
Best,
Marcia
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