Location Suggestion for 2010 Championship

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by dtengineering

Vancouver, for instance, does not have an appropriate venue, and I have some doubts that Toronto does, either.

The combination of the Skydome and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre probably could do the trick if the right spaces were rented and configured properly. I was at the MTCC for a conference this spring with Simbotics, and I took some time to walk through the venue to see if it could actually work for the Champonship. Previously, I was as skeptical as Jason was, but after looking around I think it could happen.

Sure there are plenty of obstacles keeping this from happening, but I do think it's in the realm of possibilities.

/Aside

Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur

Hmmm ... Sour grapes? or just upset because they've taken you out of your comfort zone?

Now if you have some constructive criticism (and not just criticism) we'll be glad to hear it and discuss it.

I think the point of the post was to show that FIRST has been known to abandon their comfort zone to undertake new ventures. You may not want to hear Greg's point, but telling him not voice it because you don't like isn't helping anyone.

[Daniel_LaFleur]

Originally Posted by Karthik

I think the point of the post was to show that FIRST has been known to abandon their comfort zone to undertake new ventures. You may not want to hear Greg's point, but telling him not voice it because you don't like isn't helping anyone.

I think the tone of my post came off wrong, and I apologise.

I am the last person who would want to quiet anyones voice. My post was meant as an appeal to keep criticism to constructive criticism. It is easy to point out all that is (precieved as) wrong in the world, but very difficult to come up with the proper answers.

All I ask is that when you criticise, please do so with a constructive alternative.

[David Brinza]

Originally Posted by Karthik

The combination of the Skydome and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre probably could do the trick if the right spaces were rented and configured properly. I was at the MTCC for a conference this spring with Simbotics, and I took some time to walk through the venue to see if it could actually work for the Champonship. Previously, I was as skeptical as Jason was, but after looking around I think it could happen.

Sure there are plenty of obstacles keeping this from happening, but I do think it's in the realm of possibilities.

/Aside



I think the point of the post was to show that FIRST has been known to abandon their comfort zone to undertake new ventures. You may not want to hear Greg's point, but telling him not voice it because you don't like isn't helping anyone.

Maybe with another decade or two of global warming, Toronto might be a great place for the Championship. The possibility of a major snow storm impacting the event needs to be considered. We were fortunate that the freak tornado didn't take down last year's event in Atlanta.