Please Only Answer Questions if you know the Answer!

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Wilson,
That is an easy statement to make but, there are many rookies who read posts here and have no experience as to who or what to believe. I, for one, want those people to get good information early in the process. Many of them may not be aware of the Q&A or the fact that the rules are updated regularly (Robot rules are up to Rev E as of this writing), or the fact that Team updates are issued at least twice a week. I can tell you from experience (and I will predict the same thing will happen this season), that teams will show up to their first competition without the Rockwell Power block, the required flag holder, the only legal bumpers, the diagnostic light and be over size or overweight. If someone told them they didn't need those things and have traveled halfway across the country to their only regional, they are at risk for not being allowed to play. I won't let that happen at a regional that I attend, even as a guest. If we can head off an issue by insuring that the questions answered here are of the highest quality, it is our duty under Gracious Professionalism to do so. If you read many of my posts, I will quote rule, Q&A or Team Update to support the opinion or I will insist the team ask the question of the Q&A. The Q&A is answered by the GDC when signed as such. There is no higher authority. Inspectors, referees, FTAs and teams all operate under their guidance and direction.