2nd Most Awaited Q and A Answer?

[Squillo]

I see that a new question has been asked, and not yet answered by the GDC (thanks 1619). Hopefully they will know of our confusion and resolve it, one way or another.

I am wondering about this: an "H" shaped construction that has two pieces extending past the perimeter, joined by a bar that crosses between them (and is outside the perimeter when the 'appendage' is extended, but crosses from inside to outside during the course of extension), and then two more pieces that continue past the cross bar. Or for that matter, two pieces that cross the perimeter and are simply joined into a "u" with a crossbar outside the perimeter.

Any difference between those two? Either legal/illegal? Thoughts?

BTW, I just have to get this out there. I know it is the GDC's language, and I should take it up with them, but as a lawyer (and mentor/'rulesmeister') I really resent the negative connotation that has been placed on the term "lawyering". It just so happens that a large part of proper legal reasoning, argument and decision-making is focused on discerning the INTENT behind the rule, statute, or contract, and explaining how/why our interpretation is in accord with that INTENT - NOT, as some believe, looking for 'technical loopholes' that are contrary to the intent of the legislature/court/contract drafter. You engineers are MUCH better at that than we lawyers. Maybe we should call it "engineering" the rules...

BTW and FYI, the January 2012 issue of the magazine GPSolo, put out by the general practice, solo and small firm division of the American Bar Association, which is focused on volunteering and community service, contains an article entitled "Mentoring a High School Robotics Team" by yours truly, which details why I do this and plugs robotics in a big way. As soon as the online link is available, I'll post it. Would anyone care to suggest a forum or sub-forum that would be appropriate for that?