Cheering, standing ovations, and required team actions during matches and awards

[tckma]

At every competition I have been to, I have been yelled at by a team sitting behind me for standing and cheering for other teams. I understand not standing up during matches because it blocks your view -- I've said things to other people for doing that, so I understand -- I've also been yelled at for that!

But during the awards ceremonies, come on! This is the infamous "spirit of FIRST." Anyone who does NOT stand and cheer on the other teams just doesn't get it. These awards aren't easy to get, and if a team deserves an award, they deserve to be cheered on for it.

Just my $3.17 (2c adjusted for inflation, result in 1982 dollars).