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Originally Posted by Joe Matt
GP is something used by people to shut up others or to do un-GP things themselves. If you are an $@#$@#$@# you either a.) are enough of one and become successful (Jim Cramer model) b.) people call you out and don't trust you, and you are your own worst enemy.
GP isn't a lie nor is it the truth, GP is a handy slogan and montra that has turned into a religion, and it shouldn't be. If you are wondering and worrying about GP, then something is wrong. (note xkcd comic, replace voting machine and antivirus with FIRST and GP) |
No offense, and not to argue... but this post seems to represent EXACTLY what Jane was talking about... From your profile Joe, you are likely just past college (or maybe a grad student?)... but it seems to be exactly what Jane was asking or concerned about in her initial post.
Can you ellaborate on what causes you to believe this? What about GP has caused you to be so jaded?
Personally I will agree that *sometimes* GP is taken to an extreme, but I have to say that is a severe minority of the time... overall I think it was a very intriguing way for FIRST to start to try to change the culture, and when used correctly and not overdone, it is a great slogan... not something to worship or throw in people's faces, but a great way to explain how FIRST is different and more of what its about.