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Re: Another competition idea: rtlToronto 14.5: Do you Mock me, Sir?
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Wed, 11 Dec 2002 15:04:53 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug writes:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes:
> > > Actually Chris is a real threat in this competition. After all, we
> > > haven't closed the loophole of the self-mocking robot. :)
> >
> > OK, I'm confused. I've posted a few messages from work now BUT they are
> > not showing up on line.
> >
> > how am I supposed to come back with my witty repartee if I cant post
> > from someplace OTHER than home.
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> You know, I hate to say this, but I'm actually starting to feel bad for
> Chris. I guess some of us really just don't "get" technology. They say a
> good leader will surround himself with people smarter than he is. I think
> that's easy for Chris to do.
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> He's cried out for help, by claiming his building skills are lacking ("I
> can't build") and at every rtl event I've been to, I've seen Chris backup
> this statement with hard evidence. I've heard stories about other events,
> ("Hey Mister...") but I just couldn't imagine anyone needing help that badly.
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> At times like this, when our country is in need... oh, wait... wrong speech...
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> At times like this, when our leaders need our support, we must show that we
> believe in him and what he represents. This is when we must make the
> sacrifice... Step up to the plate... Meet the challenge... Overcome all
> obstacles... And support his cause.
>
> You may be thinking, "What can I do? I'm only one person."
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> Well, the answer is simple. You can build a robot. It doesn't have to be a
> great robot. It doesn't even have to be a good robot. (ask Chris) Just
> build a robot and bring it to the next rtl event.
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> I believe an overwhelming show of support from the entire rtl group, and
> others from outside the group, will inspire Chris to learn how to use his
> e-mail.
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> Thanks for your support
> Steve
>
> Remember, every robot counts. (usually in binary)
Very Nice Post Steve!!! I like the satirical tone of the post!!! Way to
start it by centering it around Chris (and his "leadership" skills) and then
use it as a call to action for all the "lurkers" and "non-robot competitors"
(like me).
I thought this might be a good spot to highlight a proposed chasis I made for
RTL 13 (which I may or maynot be competing in).
Here is the two pics:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/medib/temporary/chasis1.jpg
and
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/medib/temporary/chasis2.jpg
It isn't pretty and it is basically rudimentary, but it is a nice start.
I am starting my strategy to help with the "Hill Climbing" aspect of it,
just the movement from A to B (starting point to "hill").
It's still very much in the sub-Chris stage. I would very much like to have
a simple but competition-worthy Robot for the next competition.
Comments are welcome.
Thanks,
Ben
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