[Uberbots]

What you described, Kelli, was absolutely despicable. I don't know if those students/parents got what they deserved or not, but they should. unfortunately for them, though, an offense such as disregarding GP only has long-term effects; its the kind of thing that can lose a team's sponsor, respect from another team, job opportunities, or later in life get someone fired. I hope the offenders realized that in some simple actions they have probably ruined this 'robotics competition' for many people.

for shame.

I know we had an incident in the Connecticut regional where a representative from a rookie team wanted to talk to us for alliance pairing. They weren't doing too well, about 40th in the rankings and didn't stand out much to our scouters. The went to talk to us, and happened to get into contact with the wrong person on our team who told them, "Sorry, we don't want to be with you. We are too good for you". That is another one of those little things that can absolutely ruin this program for people- and for a rookie team no less.
We are still in a tough spot as to what to do with this person- she appears to be the person on our team who just doesn't and refuses to "get it". its sad, really.