I follow them and participate because it's gives my brain a change to stretch and think about something different after/around finals time. Also, it gives me something FIRST related to do between FLL qualifiers (just emcee'd today, actually!) and kick-off for FRC. I think it also helps to keep up the momentum during the holidays time and well, FIRST is like a gigantor family to me so it brings us together just in time for the holidays!
