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Originally Posted by Jessica Boucher
I was also looking for was a discussion concerning whether all FIRSTers are Kamenites, and vice versa. Could a Kamenite be described as a Segway enthusiast? How about someone who loves the IBot? If they're not FIRSTers, are they still allowed to be called Kamenites?
On that level, are all FIRSTers Kamenites? For example, If someone can't stand Dean's speeches, but loves the competition itself, are they a FIRSTer but not a Kamenite?
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I would say that while Kamenites and FIRSTers could overlap, they are not necessarily the same. As you mentioned, someone who is a Segway enthusiast could be a Kamenite, but not a FIRSTer. All that it requires is that they are a fan and supporter of Dean Kamen and his ideas. So, yes, they are allowed to be Kamenites, in my opinion. The converse is also true, I think. I know several FIRSTers who really don't like Dean and his speeches, so, to call them Kamenites would be wrong, even though they are FIRSTers. Thus, your second point is also true, I think.