Posted by Dave, Student on team #308, Walled Lake Monster, from Walled Lake Schools and TRW.
Posted on 4/7/99 9:38 PM MST
In Reply to: subtly is not easy in e-space posted by Joe Johnson on 4/7/99 6:31 PM MST:
I'm sorry if things were interperted wrong, but I didn't mean to say that the messages on this board tell that we can't get along. I have to agree with you on the fact that having boards like this help us. If you ever have questions about anything, because I know sometimes I can be hard to follow, feel free to e-mail me at
bighurt@ameritech.net
One other thing... I don't know who mentioned it, I think it was Chris, who said something about it coming down just to the big 3 and other big teams. I'm sorry for not remembering the guys name, but some philosper guy once said that the little people will eventually rise to the top. Even though the big 3 and those other big teams have a hugh advantage now, just wait a couple years. After, for an example I'm using the TRW group that my team is partnered with (an automotive electronics group), figures out all the tricks of building the robot from doing it a couple of years, they'll have a hugh advantage over the all the mechinacal companys, because things can always be changed and improved with the electronics to make the robot better, while the building designs are limited on what they can do.
13 Days till Florida...
Dave Hurt, Team 308
: Let me being by saying that while I love to compete and I certainly play this FIRST game with the intent of trying to win, I do not enjoy killing or even embarassing other teams.
: If I have given that impression, I am sorry. I really want all teams to do well.
: To me, this whole thread has been a very interesting (and not particularly harshly worded) discussion of deeply felt views.
: I admit that I don't completely understand folks who have expressed the opinion that such frank discussions are an indication that we all can't get along. Far from it, I think everyone will be able to get along BETTER because we have had a relatively open and frank discussion rather than secret tongue clicking and finger wagging among various factions in and around the pits.
: Perhaps it is more difficult to convey subtle shades of opinion on a wwwboard than I realized.
: So...
: Is it time to shut up already?
: Your votes are welcome (though I make no promise to abide by majority rule ;-)
: Joe J.