On photographs and FVC competitions...

[Steve W]

Originally Posted by KathieK

There is no such thing as an FVC event registration agreement, at least not for ConnVex.
Wow, while I understand and respect the decision not to want to reveal a robot's design via photos, it's seems a bit ungracious to me. FIRST isn't about the competition, it's about the inspiration so I agree that teams should not blatently copy but participate in the design process. However, I am letting teams that are coming to ConnVex know right now... I have worked hard to find a photographer to document the event, and have invited media to come to report on the event. There's no guarantee that your robot's photo will not be displayed somewhere. In fact, I hope it is, because then the word about FIRST will have spread!

Kathie I am really surprised that you say that this is not a competition when you are hosting a competition not a demonstration. VEX is totally different from FRC. The time between regional competitions is not 5 weeks but months apart. You can take your robot back home and build a completely new robot between events.
1114 has always been gracious and shared their knowledge, just not during build and competitions. Teams have been awed and inspired by them. They have become icons of the north. I am tired of our team members worrying about 1114. That said 1114 has come to our rescue and I know that events that I am at if 1114 is there they are the first team that I direct teams in trouble to. Ungracious? Definitely not!!!!!