[Josh Hambright]

Here are a few of my thoughts on some of the discussion in this thread:
Gracious Professionalism is not a dream. It is one of the core ideas that this entire experience known as FIRST is based off of. It is something that many people hold very dear and live their lives by. It is the magic that makes this organization so special. Its the most inspiring part of this community. It should be the ultimate milestone and goal of everyone involved in FIRST. I dont think people should look at it as some sort of mystical thing that we can only talk about in abstract ways, but rather people should be trying to find ways to make their actions more GP.

I am in no way saying that people should not dissent. After being involved with FIRST for several years now I have seen problems, i have had issues with many things, but rather then just 'venting' about them i have gone out and tried to do something about them. I have volunteered my time and energy at FIRST events. I have spent countless hours in discussions on these forums and in person with people, trying to come up with real solutions rather then just beating a dead horse and pointing out what is often very clear to everyone. There is nothing wrong with pointing out a problem or dissenting. But there is a problem with just being negative and not doing anything about those problems.

For those that try and hide behind the excuse of being passionate, or tired, or posting without thinking. There is a simple solution, Think before you post. Take a minute or a day and think about something before you just post the first thing that pops into your head. Re-read what you are about to post and think to yourself "is this the best way that i could put this?" or "Are people really going to understand what I am trying to say, or is this just an emotional rant that will get lost in the pages upon pages of filler on this site" This forum is not a right, it is a privilage, we have been given the oppertunity by ChiefDelphi to use this site for our community, to share and to help each other out. There is no reason why people think that its ok to just spout off insulting or non constructive posts.

I am not trying to say that anyone is wrong, or at fault, nor am I attacking anyone on here. Merely I am trying to improve our community and trying to get everyone to think about what they are posting and the impact of their actions.