[rick.oliver]

This has been an interesting read.

First, I will point out that minibots were specifically encouraged to be shared and teams earned Coopertition Points for sharing their minibots. So, I don't consider those as having been "cheesecake" ... more like "ice cream" for my "apple pie".

I believe that it is appropriate for an alliance captain to assemble the strongest alliance possible ... this is after all a competition. And I agree with Carolyn_Grace that each team may choose what measures they may take to fulfill their own objectives and goals.

As long as everything is done within the rules, I have no complaints. I agree with Paul Copioli that rules should not be implemented to discourage or inhibit teams from helping other teams increase their functionality.

I do think that "cheesecake" should be a gift which remains with the receiver, but that, too is between the teams involved.