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Originally Posted by iblis432
Last night an argument ensued between me and another FIRST member from PA. I regret fighting the argument very much and wish I could take it back, but the argument still concerns me.
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My point is, what are your feelings on this? I for one was very concerned for how a fellow member could be so blatantly rude about the organization that they are a part of.
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Participating in FIRST, especially FRC can be a very stressful experience. Sometimes a simple apology can go a long way and acknowledging you regret fighting can be enough to clear the air and move on.
I have been involved with FIRST for 10 years now. I often don't agree with some of the decisions made. I am a volunteer who has spent thousands of hours and lots of my own money because I deeply believe in what FIRST hopes to accomplish.
But I don't always agree on how to get there. And that's ok. I don't consider it rude. In fact I've had some fantastic interactions and debates over the years, some of them very heated.
This time of year often comes with burnout and disappointment, along with all the great stories. Sometimes just being a listener can be better than a debater.