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Mixed bag...

Posted by Joe Johnson, Engineer on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Automotive Systems.

Posted on 4/2/99 7:07 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Cooperation not competition posted by Dan on 4/1/99 4:53 PM MST:



I have often thought that FIRST should have a forum page on their site. In fact, when we were having trouble with our web host last year, I was REALLY wishing that they had a forum so that our headaches would be over.

But...

Now I am glad that this is not an official FIRST site. I think that the fact that it is not a official FIRST thing has added to the discussion.

If FIRST is to grow, the FIRST communinity needs to develop relationships that are somewhat free from FIRST influence. While I like Mom and Dad, as I grow up, I need to pick up the phone every once in a while and ask my brothers and sisters how they are doing directly. It is not healthy to have all inter-team communincation pass through FIRST.

As you have seen, we have worked out a number of issues ourselves, right here on these forums. I really think that this is a good and healthy thing.

As to whether the site has to be our site, I don't have strong feelings about that.

I think we have done a reasonable job in promoting this site, improving it, and keeping it running (both mechanically -- fixing software bugs & paying the bills -- and metaphysically -- keeping the conversation interesting, friendly, and relevant).

If there is a strong feeling that some other host is more appropriate, make a proposal. Perhaps we can come to some agreement on the road ahead.

Joe J.



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