I can't believe this happened...
I could maybe understand if it was non-FIRST people that thought they'd see what all the to do was about but... FIRST kids? Wow. I only hope that none of our team was the instigator of any of this stuff... though I guess that'll always be a mystery since probably nobody would say anything even if it was them.
BUT! On the positive side, I think there was a LOT of GP at the Championship. Many times teams went out of their way to assist other teams... and I know I saw many 'tour groups' of people that were originally going to go to the auto show being led by students in their team shirts...
...team 1108 had their warehouse-like pit that had everything from Allen Wrenches to Zip Ties. (including CIM motors!
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...team 48 the Delphi Elite had their safety escorts on the prowl (ALL DAY I might add... you all deserve a massage.
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...Many teams helped out our Israel teams as their tools were all 220v.
There are many more, I'm sure, but these four are the ones that stand out most. We at 1024 did our part as well, lending tools, hands, and expertise... and whenever not busy, wandering the pits and looking for eager looking roboticists that'd love to tell you all about their machine. (though personally I tend to go for the pits where people don't look like they're having the best day ever).
Yes, people screwed up at Championships, and it's not something to be overlooked. Swearing at a volunteer is not acceptable.
But, also remember there's a ton of FIRST people that did a GP job last weekend in Atlanta.
-q