[Al Skierkiewicz]

In case everyone doesn't know, I will state this again. Key volunteers are asked to report on their events following each of those events. We have weekly phone conferences to answer questions and pass along the latest data. Specifically, that is the FTA, LRI, and Head Ref as well as others. Those reports will contain information that is beneficial to each of the groups, to improve the next weeks events and FRC in general. In some cases, these reports will prompt a Team Update and/or a rule change. As an LRI I can assure you that one of the persons who hears my report is a member of the GDC and I have access via email and phone to First Engineering. If one of us comes across something that we can verify at the event, then we make the tests and insure that there is a real problem that exists. Then we all document it and report it through our individual lines of communication with HQ along with fixes that may have been found. Reports that come to HQ through other means are also evaluated and checked. While some people on this thread believe that they are not listened to or that they are ignored is simply and categorically untrue. They are opinions, not fact. While I can't really speak for the other volunteers, I can tell you that robot inspectors, FTAs, Refs and First staff are dedicated to improving this competition environment. Those outside of the robot key volunteer organization i.e. event staff, coordinators, pit admin and safety advisors are also dedicated to improving things. If you want to know who those people are, you only have to look here at CD and see who is answering certain questions in a helpful, open manner without trying to be condescending, boastful or argumentative. I can tell you from personal experience, trying to evaluate a problem with few staff and come up with a solution in a week or less is very difficult. That pushes confirmations, phone or email, way down on the list or priorities. Most of the First staff are at events throughout the season so that leaves even less time to come up with solutions. First staff and GDC are always looking at CD for input and they are reading exactly what you write here even if they don't respond.
As Alan pointed out earlier, the Einstein report hints that the 802.11 protocol allows for various types of security and those suggestions from the experts are being employed for next season. Other suggestions related to antenna designs, placement of components and other issues with the wifi infrastructure are also being implemented to insure secure communications with your robot.
David and Siri, let me know if this didn't answer your questions. Alan and Eric thanks for your input.