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Originally posted by Wayne C.
1. Fair or unfair- if a team wanted to give away points to friends it would be their business. If they hurt the feelings of other teams that too would be their business. Quite frankly, if I had points to give to some teams that we have had a good relationship with and we could, I would happily do so. In my mind friends support friends. I miss seeing some of my friends when they don't qualify for Nats. No teams are entitled to anything so nobody should be offended.
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Not only would it be their business, it would be quite a dilemma. There are lots of hard feelings to be had at the expense of others. Even simply saying, "I'm sorry, but we've decided not to share points this year" could really tick off the team that only needs 3 more points. No matter what, there is going to be lots of biases going around, and personally I know I would want no part of it.
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Originally posted by Wayne C.
3. As far as some teams not having "brother or sister teams", well maybe it is time to find one or maybe help a neighbor start a new team. Then you WOULD have one. Sharing of the points might help build relationships between teams or allow mentors to boost the rookie teams they helped start.
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I did. But I know that out of all the teams that I am friends with or started or within my state, I'd feel pretty bad having to pick and choose my 'real' friends. Nobody should be in that type of position. Instead, with the system we have now, we're competitive for three days and then we're just back to being FIRST teams: Groups of kids and their mentors learning and having a good time. I hope I can help to keep it that way.