I have read this entire thread.
My personal takeaways are...
I
have to attend the last world championship in 2016.
IRI in 2017 and onward is going to be even more prestigious as it truly becomes where champions are crowned.
I am not worried about the double championship, or the potential additional championships in the future. More teams attending these massive championships simply means more people will be inspired.
I am happy that FIRST is continuing to grow.
