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Originally Posted by thefro526
... The thing that many people seem to be missing about ending the rigid 6.5 week build season deadline is that no one is FORCING anyone to work more and/or longer than before. It only allows those teams that WANT to spend more time on FRC to do so without some of the more annoying restrictions - and gives those teams that couldn't do certain things like practice driving, make new parts, whatever, a way to do so without necessarily incurring extra expenses.
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I agree with your assessment of the benefit of eliminating the restrictions. I am not sure that any of those posting in favor of retaining the current system are missing the point that those of us in favor of eliminating the restrictions are trying to make. All have offered valid points and I am sure that there may be consequences which none of us has considered.
I appreciate the varied participation and respect folks for sharing their honest perspectives. I sincerely believe that the subject will be discussed by FIRST; perhaps it is discussed on a regular basis already.
I understand the value of a marketing slogan and if that is really the only reason the rules remain the same I can accept it and will work to grow our team's resources so that we become more competitive. I know that it will also make us a stronger team, as was pointed out in a previous post.
The argument which creates angst with me is the notion that I must be saved from myself. That simply runs counter to my value system.