I would like to move away from the 2011 KoP and return to the broader subject of transparency.
I feel that FIRST has made a good faith effort to be more transparent over the last season. There have been improvements in the quality of communication and the lead time given to teams.
Below is a list of progress we have seen in the past two seasons. Perhaps I have over looked something. Perhaps I have overstated something. Please point out my oversight or exaggeration.
- Bills Blog has tried to give us a look ahead. An example; The Veteran /Rookie KoP differences .
- As Don mentioned Bill asked for suggestions on what we want to hear about at Championships.
- The rules actually have intent in some instances! I really hate guessing when I am inspecting someone's robot.
- Someone asked FIRST to bring back the FRC store and they did just that by giving us "FIRST Choice"
- Bill let us know about FIRST Choice months in advance and let us see the choices ahead of kickoff. (I don't believe this would have happened a few years ago.)
- First gave us a workable CAN system and has bent over backwards to let help teams understand what is allowed.
- At least in my case I feel that Kate read and heard my survey suggestions. Proper terminations, motor data etc.
Perhaps we can't have transparency, but responding to the needs of teams seems pretty close.