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Originally Posted by jman4747
Yes.
What I don't understand about the "don't change it" arguments is you assume the 50p acts as an effective deterrent to crossing an invisible plane. If that were the case we wouldn't be having this discussion. The penalty does not work. It's like saying jail time prevents crime. And for as many times this 50p foul has been called I again ask how many students were in actual danger and how many were hurt? It is obviously not a very good deterrent.
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It's not about how many came close, or how many were hurt. This is FIRST saying "Do not do this" or you will lose.
It is an easily preventable foul. Teach your HPs to pay attention to what they are doing and you can prevent <G40> fouls.
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Originally Posted by jman4747
Inconsequential violations of G40 should be a 20p. If you touch or almost touch a robot then 50p. And for the love of dozer, MOVE THE TAPE BOX BACK. If you want to be more safe make it harder to actually touch the robot. If the point actually is students not touching the robot in the match, make it harder to touch.
This isn't about cheating or unfair advantages. If the kid is a little too excited give him a warning.
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It's not that easy. Some venue cannot move the HP box back 12". There's just not enough space. Literally.
... and we're not talking about cheating or unfair advantages, we're talking about rules that have been put forth as part of a competition. They are part of the challenge, and as annoying and unreasonable as they may (or may not) be, they are still part of the challenge.