Booing 2 Championships during the top 10

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[wesbass23]

Maybe they weren't booing, maybe they were just saying "twooooo"

[ASmith1675]

Originally Posted by wesbass23

Maybe they weren't booing, maybe they were just saying "twooooo"

[Alan Anderson]

My reaction was an "oooh!" of surprise at the reference to the Championshplit. I can imagine someone misunderstanding it, especially if they were primed for an expression of dislike.

[tickspe15]

I booed

[George Nishimura]

There are times when booing is inappropriate, but this was not one of those times. It was a short, harmless and spontaneous form of protest.

[grstex]

Originally Posted by George Nishimura

There are times when booing is inappropriate, but this was not one of those times. It was a short, harmless and spontaneous form of protest.

Its a question of class. I remember gracious professionalism being defined as behaving in a way that would make your grandmother proud. I'm all for protest, but booing is what Cubs fans do.

[Michael Hill]

Originally Posted by grstex

Its a question of class. I remember gracious professionalism being defined as behaving in a way that would make your grandmother proud. I'm all for protest, but booing is what Cubs fans do.

What if my grandma's a Cubs fan?

[orangemoore]

Originally Posted by grstex

Its a question of class. I remember gracious professionalism being defined as behaving in a way that would make your grandmother proud. I'm all for protest, but booing is what Cubs fans do.

I think it is an interesting way for people to make a point very publicly. No one in the community is very happy that FIRST kept the 2 championships idea under wraps until 2 weeks before the World championship. FIRST, to my knowledge, has taken any input from the community on this idea at all. And the town hall meeting was scheduled and set up where many people or teams had to choose between lunch or the meeting.

Booing or not cheering is the biggest way the community has to show their thoughts on the idea. It also puts it into a more public light that the community is not happy.

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Also not cool. I'm a Cubs fan and you are taking an unwarranted jab at me.

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by grstex

Its a question of class. I remember gracious professionalism being defined as behaving in a way that would make your grandmother proud. I'm all for protest, but booing is what Cubs fans do.

Or Eagles fans (they booed Santa Claus!)

(if you're an Eagles fan, no disrespect intended).

[Leav]

Heck, we were watching over live stream and I spontaneously boo'd (mildly).

FIRST has been very clear that nothing is going to change about the decision, but they had plenty of time to recognize that the very wide majority of the community is against the whole idea and a lot of people are rather offended by the way things were decided. It was just more salt over the wound.

[Sunshine]

........ And if, just if they put that up to get a pulse of how people felt, booing was ok...... Just ok.mit wasn't a disruptive booing. It was Mike in nature. There is a dif.

[grstex]

Originally Posted by orangemoore

I think it is an interesting way for people to make a point very publicly. No one in the community is very happy that FIRST kept the 2 championships idea under wraps until 2 weeks before the World championship. FIRST, to my knowledge, has taken any input from the community on this idea at all. And the town hall meeting was scheduled and set up where many people or teams had to choose between lunch or the meeting.

Booing or not cheering is the biggest way the community has to show their thoughts on the idea. It also puts it into a more public light that the community is not happy.

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Also not cool. I'm a Cubs fan and you are taking an unwarranted jab at me.

Fair enough, I apologize for the Cubs remark.

Ask yourself, though, why were you offended? Why would booing be frowned upon in one situation and not the other? Booing is a sign of disrespect. That is self evident. And yet, this thread you started to praise those who booed FIRST. In 18 years I've NEVER even heard of booing in FIRST. And while I can sympathize with the feelings of those who booed, I cannot respect those who would praise the action. AGAIN, how would you feel if about these actions if your grandmother was watching?

(And before anyone says that FIRST disrespected the community, remember that they're at least trying to address some of the concerns. The proposals they brought up at the town hall will at least somewhat address they concerns I've seen brought up. They are at least trying to listen.)

[grstex]

Originally Posted by ratdude747

Or Eagles fans (they booed Santa Claus!)

(if you're an Eagles fan, no disrespect intended).

HA! For the record, I AM an Eagles fan! And no disrespect taken at all!

[Pretzel]

My grandmother was there and I still mildly booed (not mean or nasty booing, just letting an opinion be heard). Since when was showing displeasure at a major decision made without input from those it affects a rude thing to do, especially when they then poke fun at it later.