GDC Communications

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Taylor

There is no question there is a problem. Let's work toward an equitable solution. What suggestions do you have to change it?

Yes, there is a problem, at least in my opinion. I can't exert the effort at the moment to elaborate on those problems. Maybe later.
What I can offer is one approach to a solution: Talk to FIRST about it. Write letters (or e-mails). When you see Bill Miller in St Louis, perhaps at one of his 'open forums' he delivers a few times in the pits. I have found that he really does listen, and takes action to the extent he can.

Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik

Which I think would make the window lift gearbox some sort of non-legal COTS gearbox. Just because the GDC wants it to be.

Here I put forth the proposition that ALL rules are Just because the GDC wants it to be.

Originally Posted by Cal578

Open up and make the system more friendly, and I think everyone on all sides will find it a more satisfactory experience.

Having been on the other side of a (non-FIRST) "Open Q&A system, what often ends up happening is that your clients (us) beat the snot out of you on almost every answer. "No good deed goes unpunished" and all that. I think the GDC may just be tired of dealing with some of the 'difficult customers' they encounter.

Again, there is a problem, but it's not only on the GDC's side.

I know what a reasonable astute observer is, and when my robot is trying to grab, grasp or grapple the field.