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Originally Posted by TimCraig
I consider a number of rules that FIRST has to be unnecessary or even silly. And when we've questioned them to FIRST, we've been told that's the way it is. One case in point, using double sided tape to fasten the robot numbers and logos on the polycarbonate sides. Why using adhesive Velcro is "superior" I have no idea but we do it to avoid having to argue with the inspectors. Yet every year I see robots using tape to hold on their numbers or even making their numbers out of tape. So next year I should just ignore the rule and if anyone calls me on it tell them they're being silly?
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Clearly these things need to go on a case-by-case basis. I agree that rules are rules (even if only on the purely logical standpoint that 1==1). As such, every effort needs to be taken to ensure that all teams follow them. In the case of the air compressor spike, it would have been a major detriment, and an executive decision was made to let it slide for the time being, based on the intentions of the rule and the situation. However, if the case involves using tape decorations, then it really isn't causing a large problem to make the team replace it with something more appropriate.
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If you are going to confront another team it should only be over matters of a very serious nature. In my career I have confronted managers and project leaders when I thought actions being taken might be illegal, or might expose the company to liabilities that we could not handle. Confrontation is a valuable tool, but it should only be used when absolutely needed.
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I disagree. You don't have to make a confrontation out of this. You can simply talk to the other team and ask them if they knew about rule R07 or whichever they appear to be breaking. That seems much more gracious than saying "not my problem."
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Without GP FIRST could easily degrade into a contest involving the exchange of various body fluids.
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Um, exaggerate much?