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Re: Dangerous precedent set by Q&A 461: Loaning Parts/Assemblies to other teams
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Originally Posted by thrystan
I agree with many people that it seems wrong to grab a low ranked team and turn them into a ramp anchor. But is it different if that team takes the initiative and does it themselves. Especially if they start on it on the first day and instead of just being a ramp anchor, they can also grab a couple of cans in auto, and then move to the auto zone, before being driven to sit in a safe out of the way place. At least they are doing something then.
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For many of these such teams- especially newer/young ones- the concept of coopertition, where another team is coming to help them is foreign. They may not know the willingness of some teams to help. I've seen this firsthand numerous times.
-Brando
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