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Originally Posted by ScoutingNerd175
When I am trying to scout a team but I can't see them because the people in front of me are standing, I get annoyed. However, when we were able to stand during our matches at Chesapeake, we were a lot more happy and spirited... I understand the desire of any strong scouting program to get data on each match, but I also understand the desire of a spirited team to stand and cheer, even for a losing robot. To say that a team won't get scouted because they have spirit seems sort of like a punishment for a problem they did not create.
As far as awards go; there is no good reason for people to not stand for every award. What is it you are trying to see while people are applauding for the award winner? More importantly, why aren't you standing too? These people have a great accomplishment. They definitely deserve the recognition of the entire FIRST Community for that. A standing ovation is a long excepted tradition for recognition of something great. A woman once asked me to sit down during the curtain call for a truly wonderful show. I asked her to please stand up and give the cast the ovation they deserved. There is no reason not to stand during applause, there isn't anything else to see until after the applause dies down.
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I agree totally with you.
I'm on Team 11. Yes we stand, yes we stand the entire match, and I think that 25 is talking about us in particular.
For starters, we don't just stand to win an award. We don't win team spirit awards. We stand to support our drivers and our robot. I can say from personal experience that the greater the enthusiasm in the stands, the better the drivers feel and perform.
At the same time, we have a scout team. We pride ourselves on our scouts, and they are some of the best in FIRST. When the team in front of them stands, they stand too. They get their data, the team in front gets to show support for their team. Everyone's happy. As a scout myself, I think it's nice to be able to stand every once in a while.
As for standing for awards, this is exactly the point. This team worked hard to win the award. Maybe our standing will encourage you to do the same as a show of respect for their effort.
As for a special "scout section," it would be great if they can make it work...