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Originally Posted by Ken Leung
I never thought about that from this angle. Thanks John.
And on that note, I think we can all take a break on this topic and absorb the material in this thread. I think many good points have been made. This is a rather constructive discussion, if a little unfocused from time to time, but I think that's ok.
I tried using the thread view only to look at this thread, but found it is impossible to seperate sub topic from sub topics. So, my recommendation is everyone please remember to quote the post you are replying to so we can maintain the train of thoughts. Try not to reply to all sub topics in one post, and instead reply to individual posts.
Thanks.
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Ken and John,
I don't think that sponsorship can be just made up as we go or else the $3,500 rule is just so much non-sense.
My particular part of Delphi has no shop to make a single part for our robot. If I want to get something made I have to apply the $3,500 limits or my team has to make it. If I can just call anyone who does work for me a sponsor or team member, then the rule has no teeth, especially, if I can barter for the goods and services.
Remember Dean's statement that words mean what they mean? Well, the rules discuss even donated labor having to be accounted for.
If all I have to do is call one my donator one of my team sponsors why even discuss such a thing as donated labor?
I am back where I started on this one. I don't think I like this.
Let's do a thought experiement... ...suppose that this was done by ChiefDelphi and another Delphi team or two.
Based on the heat that Chief Delphi has taken over the years for pushing the limits of (what I feel at least) were more grey rules, I am sure that the calls for our heads would have been as loud as they were relentless.
If you'd be upset if Chief Delphi did this, what is different about these two teams doing it?
Joe J.