Gracious Professionalism

[AdamStockton]

Originally Posted by Fusion_Clint

I really like the way that teams actually seek out ways to help other teams, to me that is Gracious Professionalism at its best.

+1. In my opinion, the lengths some teams go to help others is Gracious Professionalism at its finest. (the Simbot Seminar Series is the first thing that comes to mind, but there are many others)

Originally Posted by Fusion_Clint

Lately there is a movement that alleges that if you don't 100% support the company line that somehow you are violating the Gracious Professionalism rule.

I think a civil debate can be had without questioning the Gracious Professionalism of individuals on the other side of the debate. This is quickly becoming the equivalent of calling a person a racist or nazi, as it appears to be meant to silence the opposition.

You are right, some of the FRC community has unfortunately turned to using the term Gracious Professionalism as a blanket statement for attacking anyone or anything they disagree with. Hopefully some day we can steer away from this behavior.