[quote name=\'Sodboy13\' post=\'147924\' date=\'Mar 12 2007, 08:31 PM\']Okay, at the risk of getting attacked with a Lesko jpeg or the wrath of Lemon, I've thought for several years now that both families should receive $5 a point at the end of the main game, and Fast Money should be bumped up to $10 a point. The fact that money is no longer awarded in the main game means families who fail at Fast Money actually win less than they did 30 years ago, and that rubs me the wrong way.[/quote]Given that you've actually put some thought into your response, I think you'll be spared mockery, but I will pose this question to you, and the people who say that Fast Money's per-point award should be increased.
Why?
It's a consolation prize. If they want to win some money, maybe the family should think harder about who they have playing that game. Losing the bonus game should not be rewarded. Personally, I like what the Australian show does: you either win the jackpot, or get nothing.
I have less of a problem with awarding cash for the main game, but I also see no urgent need to make the change. Even if you spot the team $100 if they get shut-out or close to it, that's $20 a head. Whoopee.
What I think would be an interesting change is to have two families playing all week, keeping whatever money they win over the five shows. That would probably come with a halving of the FM jackpot, but I it would at least give the families a good shot to score some money.