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Originally Posted by Corey Balint
We're the consumer, and very unhappy with the product, why shouldn't we speak up?
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We're not just consumers. We're active participants. We don't just receive services. We perform services. We can't just complain that FIRST needs to improve.
We are FIRST.
We shouldn't just speak up. We should take part.
We need to make the changes.
The problem seems to be that some of the refs are having problems fulfilling the task given to them. Unless you can find funding to train and maintain a professional corps of FIRST referees, I think the best way to help is to inspire enthusiastic and capable volunteers to step forward. Complaining that the refs are [insert derogatory or insulting adjective here] certainly won't make others want to take on the job.