Ok I am not sure what all the whining is about but I look at it this way...
1. You don't have to build a minibot if you chose not to..it would be a mistake not to though.
2. You received that kit (1/2 of it) for the price of shipping.
3. You don't have to use the NXT if you don't want to.
4. This is an important anniversary year for FIRST. I look at it as a celebration on all levels.
5.You get to build 2 robots this year!! YES!!!!
6. Most of us ( or at least I hope we do) support at least 1 FLL team. If you don't then you need to jump on the bandwagon. This is your farm team for FRC!!
7. Yes maybe FIRST could have worded it better..but hey there have been times when all of us could have worded something better...except me I am the Queen of Perfectland!!!!
8. All the time you spent on here complaining, you have had that mini up and running. 1 of my former FLL kids who is now FRC had it together in a couple hours and shimming up the pole.
9. VEX isn't Textris...as much as I would like to use those parts they aren't part of FIRST anymore.
10. Welcome to the real world boys and girls!! Work can change on a dime are we going to suck it up or whine to the boss!!!!
There I had my say...
NOW GET OUT THERE AND BUILD BUILD BUILD!!!!! 