[EricH]

Originally Posted by Brandon Holley

Not that any of the "powerhouse" teams would not take up such a proposal, but why should they have to?? We're now saying that on top of everything else most of these teams do, they now must prove to teams who question their capabilities that they do it "respectfully"?? I just don't think thats fair to those teams. However, like I said, I doubt any of them would turn down the request.

If you'll notice, I never said that it was required. I do feel that it's the best option that I can think of, both in terms of speed and in terms of not being a total jerk. That's not saying that someone else can't come up with a better idea.

Some other options I came up with:
--Judges blocking teams out of awards, no matter if they should get it or not--would probably work best if a note was sent to the team after the event explaining the reason
--Teams not allying with that team in eliminations, no matter how good their robot was, by decline if necessary
--Calling the team out publicly
--"Return the favor"; that is, do the same thing to them that they're doing to you/other team at the event

How many of those options would actually work? How many would take longer than a year? How many would create really bad feelings?

Again, for those reading this thread, remember <G60>. Remember the real meaning of Gracious Professionalism.