First of all, I wasnt at NSW Open (injured) however after looking at the scores on tenpin.org.au, I had wished I was!
I believe bowling should be a mental sport, rather than a physical sport. Tougher conditions (IMHO) make a bowler become a shot maker. They show who is best at shot repeatability, precision, and spare making. They also get a bowler WORKING the lanes. If a frustrating condition doesnt build a tough mental attitude, what will?
Even though I started post-"resin revolution" I learned the game in a tough wooden house. This taught me how to compete on tough conditions.
Tough conditions show those that PREPARE for the unexpected, are rewarded moreso than those that rock up with 8 balls all designed for oil, and nothing for dry, or visa-versa. They show bowlers that KEEP THINKING succeed, rather than those that have worked out where to stand to carry the most.
My favourite bowling event this year was National Youth cup, due to the fact the scoring was mild, yet the lanes played EXTREMELY FAIR for ALL types of bowlers! Again, IMHO, as long as there is enough oil in the heads for bowlers not to injure themselves from just FLINGING the ball (co-incidently, the reason I wasnt at NSW...) I will continue to enjoy the game, regardless of the scoring!!
These are my views only, and I understand those that disagree with me, and where they am comming from. Unfortunately, there is no way to satisfy everyone.