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Originally Posted by 11Ed71
I never suggested going around the rules. I never suggested breaking the rules. I intend to follow this rule, I simply stated that I disagree with this rule and that cart music has been a big part of MY experience in FIRST. If you don't like cart music, then I respect your opinion, and I guess you lucked out with this ruling.
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My apology. After reading your post it seems that I wrote it wrong and put words in your mouth. The part I should have high lighted was "I think we've lost a huge part of the character of FIRST." You said that "we" had lost, not that you will miss an experience. I also believe that if cart music is that big of an experience in FIRST then you are missing a vast amount of what FIRST brings. The music can be heard anywhere. The high intensity, comradeship, experience, innovation, emotional roller coaster ride, friendships, learning, enthusiasm, motivation, pride and so much more are all part of the FIRST experience and only available at a FIRST event. I like music. I am an announcer or MC at many events every year. If loud music bothered me then I have the wrong job because we hear it more than most. The issue comes when there are 10 teams in the pit or queuing line playing different music at different volumes while the pit announcer, judges, students, mentors, press and who knows who else are trying to communicate. We should try to understand that sometimes we need to give up a bit of what we want for the better good of all.
Let it be clear that I do not want to see music removed from FIRST. I do however believe that if we drive away potential or present sponsors or mentors that we need to lower the volume to an acceptable limits. That said, it is a young persons event and others must realize that there will be loud music. We will provide earplugs if you require. Let's have fun and respect others. I believe that this is possible.