[EricH]

Originally Posted by martin417

The only issue I have here is that since this is not rule put in place by FRC, there is no Q&A, or any other method by which we can get clarification.[...]
There is no governing body I know of to ask questions of, since this was not imposed by FIRST.

I suggest asking Q&A, or more to the point, the frcteams email, to clarify if this particular "rule" has its origins at their level, and, in fact, where it originated. If it does not, they will hopefully clarify that. (And ask if you will need to follow it. If they say no, print the message, securely attach it to the robot, and if the event folks refuse to pass your inspection solely on the grounds that you did not comply with this, ask them to contact Al/HQ.)

Rules and rulings that DO NOT come from the GDC DO NOT have to be enforced, and should NOT be enforced.

Note: I don't disagree with the general concept. I HIGHLY disagree with the following: 1) It appears NOT to come from the GDC. 2) It happens AFTER WEEK 3 of competition--way too late. 3) FRC officials are being expected to enforce a rule/ruling that fits item #1 in this list, which is not in any Manual.

Oh, and 4): Only one event? Seriously? If you're gonna apply something like this, it needs to apply to every event after the date of issue, or to no events at all.