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Originally Posted by orangemoore
I think it is an interesting way for people to make a point very publicly. No one in the community is very happy that FIRST kept the 2 championships idea under wraps until 2 weeks before the World championship. FIRST, to my knowledge, has taken any input from the community on this idea at all. And the town hall meeting was scheduled and set up where many people or teams had to choose between lunch or the meeting.
Booing or not cheering is the biggest way the community has to show their thoughts on the idea. It also puts it into a more public light that the community is not happy.
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Also not cool. I'm a Cubs fan and you are taking an unwarranted jab at me.  |
Fair enough, I apologize for the Cubs remark.
Ask yourself, though, why were you offended? Why would booing be frowned upon in one situation and not the other? Booing is a sign of disrespect. That is self evident. And yet, this thread you started to praise those who booed FIRST. In 18 years I've NEVER even heard of booing in FIRST. And while I can sympathize with the feelings of those who booed, I cannot respect those who would praise the action. AGAIN, how would you feel if about these actions if your grandmother was watching?
(And before anyone says that FIRST disrespected the community, remember that they're at least trying to address some of the concerns. The proposals they brought up at the town hall will at least somewhat address they concerns I've seen brought up. They are at least trying to listen.)