[meaubry]

Try having a discussion about "the expected outcome of a match" ?
a) do you want to be known as the bully that beats the other team into a pulp and ending up being labeled as a team whose goal is to destroy all the hard work of the opponent
b) do you want to be known as the team which plays to win but not at the expense of destroying the hard work of the opponent

Sure - after wards you can go back to the pits and celebrate winning, but isn't it even more enjoyable if you could do that and not feel badly about destroying the opponent?

If you don't feel badly about destroying the other teams robot, I think you are missing the point totally. I've witnessed teams that don't "get it", but rationalize it by using the "build your robot robustly guideline", and that is okay except for the fact that the destructive actions taken by drivers and coaches have nothing to with how robust the robot is, it has to do with attitude and respect for others.

I like sports alot, but there is no better feeling when you know that you won, fair and square - without resorting to questionable tactics. Use your brain, not your brawn. It's alot more fun for everyone.