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Unread 05-03-2015, 10:23
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Re: So, today I had a package at my door...

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Originally Posted by Siri View Post
I think this is really the point. No one's saying "take your ball and go home", just that it'd be good to have clear disclaimers/historical data especially if estimated ship dates aren't available. Can we facilitate doing this for FIRST in a place where rookies are likely to see it?
^ Exactly

For a new team free stuff is a lifeline and not getting it when you need it is tough. Last year when Vex was OOS on a lot I know many veteran teams changed gears or were stuck waiting for their parts to arrive.

I think it would be really cool if veteran members of FRC could come together and make an informative video series/website to share knowledge and advice for rookie/young teams that hopefully has the quality that FIRST can point rookies to and help them get off the ground. Its little things like this (sharing common knowledge we learn our first few years) that could really change how young teams continue in FRC, lower the dropout rate, and increase the quality of teams.

Imagine 1114's Kitbot on Steroids but a much broader width to encompass more aspects of how a team runs.
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