Practice bot morality

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Guys,
This subject is brought up every year and the same answers are usually given. While winning is a great thing, let's not loose sight of what the competition is actually attempting. We are here to inspire students. The rest is all just fluff compared to improving someone's life, setting someone on a path, or getting someone to recognize high school education is simply not enough in today's world. We know that added experience gives students more reference on making good decisions. Why would you want to limit our ability to add to someone's life or learning?

Could not agree more! This is about inspiring students to make positive changes in their lives and in turn the world!

Part of the lesson is also in realism though. For instance when you go to college there are going to be those who work harder to get the highest grade on the test while you go to an all-night Skyrim game fest. Is it their fault that you chose not to study?

FIRST does not 'demand' that you win. They ask that you give your best and full effort to succeed, learn, and help others and that is wholly upon you.