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Re: Update #16

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Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery View Post
While I in no way advocate (and have been vocal in my dissatisfaction earlier in this thread) this rule, instead of bashing FIRST, why not work towards a solution? While FIRST typically lacks the transparency and accountability we want any organization to have, I doubt that they do not hear our reactions. This is quite obvious, by the reaction of FIRST and Autodesk to reinstate the regional AVA, and FIRST attempting (albeit too late for many teams) to correct the scheduling algorithm.
Perhaps we should start an ORGANIZED and OFFICIAL reaction (say a petition?) similar to the one created after the announcement that there wasn't a regional AVA.
Regardless of the next course of action, getting steamed and angry will benefit nobody. And coming from me, that has to mean something.
One form of ORGANIZED and OFFICIAL reaction is a protest:

Imagine that all teams agree to not move their robots in their first match in the qualification rounds at this week's regional. (For teams who cannot complete modifications or make repairs in their pits for lack of available tools, sitting still on the field might be their only play anyhow.) The reaction in the stands will be something that FIRST will certainly notice.

Of course, this is an extreme reaction, but others in this thread have made it clear that FIRST "powers-that-be" need a wake-up call. This sort of protest might get their attention...
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