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Re: In Nats Finale
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Originally Posted by Elgin Clock
You only get yelled at by calling it Nationals instead of the Championship Event by the conformists of the bunch.
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Elgin (and Cory),
I wouldn't go that far.
Some of us simply know that "Nationals" is incorrect and wish to help everyone involved with the organization speak precisely; along with helping them construct their robots precisely, write their software instructions precisely, write the rules for their competitions precisely, track their teams' finances precisely, etc.
I pesronally had to work hard to "unlearn" calling it the "Nationals" after I heard folks calling it that. That took brain cells I desparately needed for other things - like walking and chewing gum. 
It's surprising that some folks dislike being correct about matters of fact. 
Blake
PS: On the other hand, if someone were being "corrected" for not holding correct opinions, now that is another kettle of fish entirely....
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Last edited by gblake : 24-12-2007 at 10:06.
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