I've noticed so many new bumper threads asking about the bumper rules that could be found in the manual. The most common question is regarding corners and the 8 inch rule. Then I searched "bumper" and limited my search to thread titles only. This is what I got:
From my count, 16 of the bumper threads are basically the same question, or can be easily found in the manual or answered by searching existing threads.
I understand why there are so many bumper threads though. This year, we have a bunch of rookie teams, more than ever before I believe, and we've just come from a previous season without bumpers. With this in mind, we have teams who were rookies last season and had never dealt with bumpers either, so it's like we have two waves of new teams who have never done bumpers.
I've felt like I've been seeing a new bumper thread nearly every day, and I think this needs to be addressed.
To all the new members of CD and new members of FRC, please consult the manual with a ctrl+f for anything specific you need to know. If you are still unclear, search in the FRC Q&A. If you're still feeling like your question is not answered, send me a private message, or send someone else who has responded to a bumper rule thread a private message (preferably someone who is an inspector) so we do not have to keep starting new threads that ask basically the same question.
I am not frustrated at all, I just wish to keep the forums more streamlined. I, like many others, check back on CD multiple times a day, and we wish to log on and see something new.
Also, newer members of CD, the sticky threads at the top of the General Forum are sticky for a reason. Read them, and you will be much better off. I remember not reading them until I was a member for a while, and I wish I had earlier. You'll have a much better forum experience.