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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
Brian,
You really need to read what other people post in it's entirety. My post about IFI is not a judgment on your project, it is merely my support for a company for which I have a great deal of respect. It was a dialog between Dean and myself. I think Dean understands that and has a little better understanding of the company.
Dean, thank you for your response. I am sure the folks at IFI smiled at your post.
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I actually did read what was written and it's entirety in a public forum. It's odd to have private conversations from a public soap box. It might give people the wrong impression of what you're attempting to communicate. Also if you note I didn't quote you when I responded.
I see no reason IFI, having little to any actively marketable competition to the Victor currently would be worried about this alternative project. It's unlikely that the costs of it will directly compete with the Victor especially initially. It also in no way reduces the value of their product.
In point of fact, the value for this sort of project to FIRST is fairly large. It offers the community empowerment to feel involved in the process. It offers FIRST the opportunity to be more self-sufficient. It offers students the insight into the process. It opens the door to other projects for the community with this as an educational effort towards how to make that work.
In point of fact, the rally of resources required for this project forms a basis to level the playing field for other projects of an electronic nature that could benefit FIRST, the Teams, the students and the community at large.
IFI's and TI's generosity in this matter is in no way reduced by this effort. FIRST encourages interest, curiosity and action in STEM related fields. These sponsors should be thrilled that they'll have a reduced burden. Additionally they should be honored that they carried this organization to this point to allow something like this to even exist.