[FRC BLOG] Bride of 2017 Updates

[Dave McLaughlin]

Originally Posted by bobwolf1

Sadly it seems like it did, perhaps there could be more transparency in the moderation of the forum.

Wasn't there a thread about this like... Within the last week?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Dave McLaughlin

Did bobwolf1 just get his post removed/banned?

Yes. Having seen it, it needed it. Next step on that would have probably been an invocation of Godwin.



I happen to not believe in Mr. Darwin's theory (please note that it is still a THEORY, not a law, last time I checked) as a whole, but on the micro scale (similar species), it is rather accurate. And, I can understand choosing his name for a field, as every schoolkid will at least have some basic "hey, maybe I remember something about him, didn't he have a beagle?*" knowledge.

But, if that field name were changed, may I suggest Gregor Mendel? Very, very respected botanist. (And, as I recall, a monk.)



Just to stir the pot: If you really want to have a rivalry field, name one of the subdivisions Leibniz, and pair it with Newton. Calculus Division will never be the same.

*Random guessing as to how much an average non-sciency schoolkid may remember--Darwin did sail on H.M.S. Beagle.

[tickspe15]

I'm really disappointed in the moderation of this thread. When a mod makes themselves look like an $@#$@#$@# they should recuse themselves from moderating the thread

[Jay O'Donnell]

This is probably the most mundane possible original thread topic to turn into a mess of a thread.

Everyone think twice before you hit "Submit Reply", whether you're stating your opinion or trying to make a snarky reply.

[Dave McLaughlin]

Did more posts just get removed?

[bobwolf1]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

remember they are only dots. Trolls will be trolls.

In regards to what you said about making anon-accounts not allowed.

The issue I see is that it is very difficult to verify if an account is anonymous or not. You could end up having people masquerading as someone from a team which may not have a presence on CD and it is very difficult to police that.

It is better to have accounts that are blatantly anonymous than ones who may misrepresent actual existing teams, individuals and sponsors.

But let’s not let this thread digress into an argument/discussion of anonymous accounts.

[MailmanDelivers]

Little sad that Newton got moved to Houston.

How can the LigerBots have a home field advantage if Newton is moved to Houston? (Our town is Newton.)

Overall, interesting new scientists. It's good to see some relatively unknown figures receive a field, and even cooler to learn about them!

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by bobwolf1

In regards to what you said about making anon-accounts not allowed.

The issue I see is that it is very difficult to verify if an account is anonymous or not. You could end up having people masquerading as someone from a team which may not have a presence on CD and it is very difficult to police that.

It is better to have accounts that are blatantly anonymous than ones who may misrepresent actual existing teams, individuals and sponsors.

But let’s not let this thread digress into an argument/discussion of anonymous accounts.

Anon-accounts are just havens for small people who don't want to be held responsible for their actions on the interwebs. But you are right, let's not derail you trolling a student on the web. Please, continue.

[bkahl]

Originally Posted by Alex Cormier

I shoulda known there was at least one lady in the mix.

If you're gunna delete my post correcting this, at least delete your post too.

Thanks.

Sincerely,
Not a Lady

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by bkahl

If you're gunna delete my post correcting this, at least delete your post too.

Thanks.

Sincerely,
Not a Lady

Yeh if you're going to blatantly censor anything that makes you look bad with your moderator powers at least make sure you get all of them!

[Dave McLaughlin]

"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to bkahl again."

[bkahl]

Originally Posted by Dave McLaughlin

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to bkahl again.

darn

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by bkahl

If you're gunna delete my post correcting this, at least delete your post too.

Thanks.

Sincerely,
Not a Lady

Sorry, not lady.

It was changed to be correct.

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by EricH

Just to stir the pot: If you really want to have a rivalry field, name one of the subdivisions Leibniz, and pair it with Newton. Calculus Division will never be the same.

Or pair it with Darwin, and make it the philosophy division. There's a lesser known rivalry there, as Leibniz was also a great philospher who famously wrote about the cosmological argument (for God's existance).

Yeah this is out there... the odd things one learns about in a philosophy of religion class...

[Gregor]

Shockingly actually posting on topic...

Happy to see both People of Colour and LGTBQ+ representation in the division choices. It's a great display of diversity and more exposure to minority STEM role models. Nice job.