It appears we may be close to the root of much confusion. Most
everyone, myself included, uses L/D and glide ratio (path)
interchangeably. Even worse we often do not use the word "best" in
front of it when that's what we mean. This should be easily
correctable by a suitable penalty for the misuse of terms. Perhaps
washing out ones mouth with soap or just ostracizing the culprits.
When this is complete we can move on to the other winter topics of
contest finishes, best wax and sealing tape.