Quote:
|
Its kind of sad to see what this forum has turned in to. I will not say the actual name of this very Un GP team who have said some very untrue thing . Previously in this thread on page 4 this team accused my team (1545) of some very Un GP actions which actually made me laugh because they were blown totally out of proportion.
|
Here we go again.
Look guys, allow me to hit the pause button.
Everybody Freeze.
Now, listen closely.
The first thing that needs to happen after everyone reads this post is to stop pointing fingers. OK? Yes, there was much that happened at VCU that was quite bashing, and it forced teams to question the intentions of the other teams, and their views on Gracious Professionalism.
Yes, in this years game, we've seen alot more impacts, shifty plays, etc. Perhaps its the fact that there's 6 bots on the field. Who knows? The point is, life goes on, and as Dave said, its only a game.
I know we took damage this year, and (accidentally) we gave some out too. I think there were
lots of teams who accidentally dealt damage this year. I see the positive side to this; now you've had experience repairing your bot a bit more than usual.
Look, we are all on the same side here guys. VCU is in the past now.
Don't bicker over the past.
I makes me frown to see the number of finger-pointing posts alone in this thread, meant to discuss the events and outcomes of VCU.
How does this represent our Regional?
How does this represent your Team?
What has happened to all the neat discussions over design and plans for the future (like our hover-design we're already prototyping for '06), discussions over how we plan to change our community?
One thing I really miss most in FIRST was the team-to-team partnerships we formed back in '02.
Dave, little did ya know it, but I actually worked alongside you in '02 through Team 927, NOVA First, who partnered with Herndon during the 2002 season. I had no idea who you were then, and then in '03 I recognize you and bop myself in the head. Anyway, that partnership cultured us as rookies to understand a little more about what Gracious Professionalism meant. Here was another team, taking time away from their already hurried 6-week project to help us with ours. I miss those days.
What's happened to those team-to-team partnerships?
Our Group here at RAPTAR values those experiences, so one of the things we want to gather for next year is a system for hooking up teams in the state of VA (for starters). And I don't just mean checking off "Wish to Mentor" or "Wish to be Mentored". I mean, physically calling a contact for each team, gathering contact information and interests, and getting teams together. We want to strengthen the FIRST Community, as well as expand it.
Look guys, I honestly don't know where this thread is going, but here's the deal.
I'd like to hear a "nothing but positive" comments thread from here on out. Why should we be making negative comments discussing our regional?
Personally, our team had a great time, even past all the troubles we had. And we're sorry if we caused any damage. Yes, we occasionally "jumped the gun" trying to get to a section of the field and block, and ended up giving others a bump. We tried our best not to harm other bots, while playing strategically.
All in all guys, I think we need a new motto. I know Brandon has coined "Search before you Post!" but before that, I suggest "Think before you Post." It could save lives...