Competition and Jealousy

[Jack Jones]

But you don't see them whining nearly as much as FIRST teams whine. I have seen some liberal interpretations of Gracious Professionalism this year; I'm not a fan.

How is whining about whining supposed to be an improvement?

If people have gripes, they should be allowed to air them without being told to shut up and drink their Kool Aid. Whether it is 6v0, the definition of “inside”, frustrations with minor technicalities, powerhouse collaborations, a $1k discount linked to a $2.5k KoP shortfall, or a civil request for transparency, each issue raised has some value – even if only for nothing more than letting off steam.