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Unread 11-01-2002, 20:15
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Before I get flamed let me apologise (sp?) - We complain when they create a game with zero contact (that would be last years game) and we complain when they allow contact, even though FIRST clearly states to build your robots robust as there may be incidental contact - and now we complain when they go even further towards the robot gladiator thinking and allow pulling. Is it me or do just like to complain? Or, is it FIRST that simply over reacts from year to year and justifies it by changing this rule to drive us nuts? I have no idea what they were thinking! How is a referee ever gonna be able to establish what the allowable standard will be regarding this rule and be able to share it among all of the referees at 17 regionals so to establish a consistant approach ? Hey FIRST, if you are listening - I'm not whining - I'm just telling you that you are not going to be able to have consistancy if this rule is allowed to stand. Get real, and revise this to pushing only, as it will reduce the number of really ticked off unprofessional reactions when accidentally or purpose destruction occurs. Otherwise, be prepared to see really ugly people and that would be even worse that simply allowing total destruction (Battlebots mentality). I also am sure it could reduce the entanglement issues that will be increased if you don't change the rule. Keep the faith gang - I believe FIRST will clarify this rule and eliminate "pulling". Thats just my 2 cents worth.
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