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Penalty on samples
By diskoteka, history, 18 months ago, In Russian

Hey, Codeforces!

Today we have the following situation: if your solution doesn't pass 1st test, you won't get penalty. It's logical because 1st test is always given in statement. But some problems have more than 1 sample, there can be 2 or even 3 tests given. However if your solution passes 1st test and breakes on 2nd (which is sample) you will also get penalty.

I think it's wrong and requires a fix. Do you agree?

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18 months ago, # |
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Yes

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18 months ago, # |
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If your solution doesn't pass the first test, it probably means that you accidentally submitted a wrong file or to a wrong problem. If your solution passes the first test, this explanation becomes much more unlikely

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18 months ago, # |
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Ahaha, look at his submissions :D

You will immediately understand why he made this blog :D

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18 months ago, # |
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1st test policy is made for people who accidently submit a wrong file, not for people who are too lazy to check samples

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