Although most contemporary DC projects no longer offer physical prizes of any sort, the competitive spirit still remains. The incentive now stems from ego, the goal now being to prove that "my computer is bigger than yours". By participating and overtaking other individuals or teams, members get a boost to their self-esteem like no other. They can be recognized and cheered on by their peers and chastised (but always in a good-natured way) by the "enemy" teams. In effect they are drag racing their computers.
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