A Corrupt FIRST?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by the man

I dont think so. The part about FTC is clearly written in the rules.

It's in the rules. Why not use that same argument about FLL? After all, their rules are much more restrictive: Thou shalt only use LEGO parts, nothing more, nothing less (with minimal marking/string exceptions). Clearly, that's a sign of a corrupt partnership existing to make money.*


Or maybe it's that way so that everyone has an even playing field, and teams with $20K and a 3-D printer and/or a CNC can't build special adapters to attach stuff that teams with the entry fee and kit money can only dream about.



*Not my actual opinion, in case you were wondering. I much prefer the other alternative I presented.

[the man]

I was afraid of this...

I feel FLL is not a major "issue" because of the age group and the small cost lego parts are.

I think "leveling the playing filed" is more of and excuse for first then a legitimate reason to allow mainly only tetrix. And it is definitely not cheaper to buy tetrix the to make your own parts and limits the creative process.

The corruption was a question not an accusation. And I am not a lawyer nor do I care much what one would think.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by the man

The corruption was a question not an accusation. And I am not a lawyer nor do I care much what one would think.

It is possible to ask a question in such a way that it is an accusation rather than a question. This can be done in a number of ways, including language that can easily make the blood boil (i.e., "outrageous").

As for not caring much what a lawyer would think, let's assume for a moment that FIRST saw this thread. Let's also assume that they took it as an accusation, more specifically, a false and damaging accusation. Let's also assume that they don't just go after you, but they decide (in spite of your disclaimer) that the team thinks the same way, and name them as well in any lawsuit. What's a slander/libel lawsuit award run these days, $50K easily? Plus legal fees? That's why you'd want to care what a lawyer would think.

[the man]

In that case i would have to destroy first. If it comes to that I am sorry to those, my self included, who have enjoyed first.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by the man

In that case i would have to destroy first. If it comes to that I am sorry to those, my self included, who have enjoyed first.

You're not going to get very far unless you work on improving your communication skills, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Jane