Dangerous precedent set by Q&A 461: Loaning Parts/Assemblies to other teams

[Michael Corsetto]

Originally Posted by Mr. Van

Why not work with them regardless of whether or not they are available as a pick?

This is what I believe the intent of the ruling is about. They want to discourage selective "helping" that only benefits the "giving" team. Now, having said that, it seems that the Q&A response has indeed driven this needle in with a sledge and that he ruling brings up the host of problems that Cory and others have pointed out.

As to why it is a problem for team X to bring a component that they have specifically fabricated for team Y, it effectively increases team Y's witholding allowance as others have pointed out. It also seems to indicate that there are teams that the "givers" find worthy of helping and those who are not.

Regardless, I hope this gets cleared up FAST. I think the Q&A answer most definitely throws out the baby with the bathwater.

- Mr. Van
Coach, Robodox

This is simply a theoretical method of satisfying the Q/A's precedent, while still getting to build a 2 day mechanism for use in the eliminations. Key is "for use in the eliminations".

However, taking mechanisms back because we didn't pick that certain team is a pretty jerk move, all things considered, and we wouldn't do it. Not to say another team couldn't though.

Very likely, we will go with Option 2 this coming weekend, and see how it plays out.

-Mike