I'll partly agree to that...but there is still a subjective measure to how much a flaw is a flaw. 1 guy could have perfect symmetry, perfect conditioning, and just not big enough...but you still have to put a subjective value to how "not big enough" he was. So perhaps the judge says "he's 20 pounds too small". Next guy is perfect size, perfect symmetry, and just a bit off in the conditioning. So is that 20 pounds of size equivalent to that 'slightly off' conditioning from the other guy.

Now just think, that is probably the easiest obstacle for a judge to overcome. Throw in: well, he's missing size on this part, but this other part is a little soft, but his symmetry is great otherwise, etc etc. So many variables, and it simply is impossible to even count it as # of flaws. Each flaw needs to be rated on their own subjective scale. At the end of the day, there is not really any judge that does any kind of mathematical subjective calculation in the brain...it all comes down to overall impression. A very difficult thing to do. I can't imagine being a judge at that level - I'd hate it actually! I've said in the past its easier to judge higher level shows...but I think when you get to the HIGHEST level shows, it then becomes more difficult again.