[Duke461]

Is it just me, or has everybody not read the note about the edit to R92-H?
"The original intent of R92-H was to allow teams to use raw aluminum. We appreciate that the intent was not clear in the original verbiage, and for that, our apologies. Throughout the process, and especially in public statements, we have been transparent and unambiguous that the minibot is an opportunity for FIRST to prominently feature and reflect support for our family of programs. This is a golden opportunity to show that support, and we have taken advantage of it. We were clear in our comments at kickoff that we are using this competition, in part, to support FTC and FLL. There is no secret plan; it is a wide open plan. Supporting FIRST means supporting FTC and FLL and their kits."
It's not that big of a deal, guys. Saying your team isn't a FIRST team anymore is radical. Kids like me who love everything about FIRST and the impact on our lives do not want to hear about everything that's allegedly bad about robotics. For people like me, this is my life. And I don't want to hear all this bashing on the most influential, educational, and inspirational program in the history of programs steered towards the kids of the future. We just need to ignore this. It's just words in the 4th team update. And I think 20 years worth of actions speak louder than update #4's worth of words. If the mentors can't get over the clarifications of the GDC that has brought the world more kid-based, STEM related field influence in the history of the world, how can you expect a kid to not do the same?