Message to mentor_4281

[pilleya]

Originally Posted by Mike Marandola

If it's even worth it, could someone describe what the post was about for those who didn't see it?

Originally Posted by mentor_4281

Hello,
I have been mentoring a first team and have some problems with a team member who is blind. He has already had three incidents in which his sight problem has harmed other team members (and one time himself). I have been trying to be supportive of his passion for STEM, but I can no longer allow such a dangerous team member to participate on our team. I'm trying to build the robot for these students, but they just need to stay away from the tools sometimes . I would love any and all advice.

I had it saved, because I generally try and type up my long posts in Microsoft Word

[engunneer]

I can confirm that was the text of the original post, except they used instead of (in at least one of the two identical posts)

[jweston]

I remember seeing the OP but didn't catch the team number(s) at the time. I checked on TBA. 4281 is associated with a special needs school so it's possible that this is a genuine appeal. Not sure where or how the association to 254 was implied or inferred (user profile?) It's possble it was accidental.

Not that it should matter. As pointed out, accommodating students with disabilities is a serious topic. Requests for help should be treated in good faith. I don't see how giving useful advice to a legitimate challenge feeds trolls.

[Edxu]

Originally Posted by jweston

I remember seeing the OP but didn't catch the team number(s) at the time. I checked on TBA. 4281 is associated with a special needs school so it's possible that this is a genuine appeal. Not sure where or how the association to 254 was implied or inferred (user profile?) It's possble it was accidental.

Not that it should matter. As pointed out, accommodating students with disabilities is a serious topic. Requests for help should be treated in good faith. I don't see how giving useful advice to a legitimate challenge feeds trolls.

The username was mentor_4281, but the associated FRC team on the profile was #0254.

[logank013]

This sounds to me that this is talking about another thread. Can someone direct me to that said post or thread? I'm just curious about what this situation is about. Thanks.

[Carl C]

Originally Posted by logank013

This sounds to me that this is talking about another thread. Can someone direct me to that said post or thread? I'm just curious about what this situation is about. Thanks.

Previous thread was removed. See pilleya's post above for the original post in question.

[IronicDeadBird]

Originally Posted by jweston

I don't see how giving useful advice to a legitimate challenge feeds trolls.

Yeah I agree I was trying to say that this is a good conversation but pursuing the details on mentor_4281 isn't worth talking about.

[jweston]

Originally Posted by IronicDeadBird

Yeah I agree I was trying to say that this is a good conversation but pursuing the details on mentor_4281 isn't worth talking about.

I think it goes to heart of what happened. I see the purpose of this thread as about CD community conduct. In this case, we have a new account asking for help with a situation while claiming affiliation with a well-known, highly succssful team. There was wording that touched a nerve: inappropriate mentor build involvement. There was an assumption made that this new user was a troll but showing a little curiousity shows it's plausible that they might not have been.

If you come across a post that rubs you the wrong way that doesn't contain open aggression/libel, can we please give people the benefit of the doubt? Contact the person and ask if they are old alum of 254. Ask what they mean by "trying to get this robot built." It's easy to jump to conclusions, especially when you're online. We all do it. Encourage you inner devil's advocate and be curious.