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[botmad]

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HERE HERE To That MIKE ......

Nuf Said

(you were only in my bad books to calm you down stop you being nervous making silly mistakes )

love you really xxx pete

[anukhet]

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I second that - well said Mike! X

Recently I just happened to go to the loo as the last of the audience were filing out of a show. There I was, easily recognisable in my pink mini skirt and hobnailed boots etc. and there were 2 little girls with their mum. I asked the girls if they liked the show and their eyes just lit up as they told me how much fun they had - that made my day and it looked like I made theirs too insofar that they were actually talking to one of us.

Simple moral of the story - We are all nothing without our fans

[pressure]

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Did though didnt I Pete!
I made an absolute belter at my first event, (Robot Rumble, Debenham), ask me about it when I next see you, too ashamed to post it!!!

[kodster]

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Damn straight. If the audience isnt happy, then nobody is. Gotta make em smile or else.

[ady]

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There I was, easily recognisable in my pink mini skirt and hobnailed boots etc

any pics? lol

[swanaldo]

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Sitting in the audience was suggested earlier last year and i still think thats a great idea. Teambud will interact with audiences more this year. If robots are ok first tho.

[ady]

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perhaps their are bigger problems than i thought their was LOL, oh well.

i was talking about the fra, not robotslive.

just to clarify!

[kronic]

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Hopefully the FRA problems will go away after the elections.

[pressure]

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Talking of the elections, how about having a representative/spokesperson from each event organiser on the commitee?
One more I forgot (probably one of the most important): all commitee members (except EO reps)to be elected by the roboteers with the commitee members themselves not given a vote.
The latter claus would help to ensure more democracy in the whole process.

[geoff]

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Mike,
The EOs have the oppertunity to elect a rep, so far they have chosen not to do so.
Also remember that the FRA is there to represent the roboteers interests, NOT the EOs

Section 4 of the constitution refers...

4.10 The Event Organisers shall elect their representative for the governing body, who will serve for two
years. If event organisers have not nominated a representative, the governing body may appoint a
representative.

[kronic]

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I agree with Mike, having a rep from each EO would be a better option. Remember we do not have a sport without the support of the EOs. Plus it stops the possibility of corruption where an event organiser gets to vote on something which would only benefit themselves and not other EOs (and Im not saying that this happens but it could)

[anukhet]

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In spite of the constitution, it has been my experience that, if there is a matter in a meeting that involves the EOs, they have all been invited.

How unconstitutional!

Edit: I dont know if there is a photo of me in the pink mini:wink:

(Message edited by anukhet on January 05, 2009)

[andy_kane]

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Have just come back after a two week holiday and thought I would comment on a few points on this thread.

1, I am pleased that there is a debate on the need for new whipping boys and girls in the FRA.
As with all organisations people drop by the wayside as time goes on. There used to be 13 of us 5 years ago and we are now probably down to 8.

I welcome Shane Swan throwing his hat into the ring as it should make an interesting election.

2. Dave Langs comment- As someone who apologised 3 times to the governing body and resigned from office twice before even attending a first FRA meeting I would respectively suggest Mr Lang explain to you the reasons behind his apologies and resignations.
Mr Lang does not understand how a democracy works and makes his comments without a foundation or understanding the barest minimum of the facts.

To put the record straight, Robots Live have not been banned from puting their events on this forum, merely delayed subject to the democratic wish of the whole governing body.

3. To Mike - When dealing with safety complaints we normally receive them in writing and cannot ever recall receiving any written communication from you on any safety subject. If you have any thing in your sent box please forward so that we can deal with you concerns in our normal way.

4. To John(RR)It is refreshing to see an event organiser come clean on safety matters and the connection to the FRA. It is very easy to deal with Roaming Robots on these issues as communication channels are excellant.

For the record there has been more issues on safety with RR than any other event organiser.
RR have been going longer than any body else and so automatically have had more issues.
RR effectively were the guinea pig for the safety manuals that the FRA hold on your behalf.

Happy New Year to all

[kronic]

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You know what, I cant be bothered to comment on that Andy because I know whatever I say will get beaten down by you or one of your cronies and twisted to distort the facts. Myself and many other people know the real reason why I resigned and I am not going to go into it on here as it is a public forum. Maybe on the Backroom of the robotforum as that is only open to roboteers

[james...venom]

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dave you cant rant on about things if you wont even tell people your side, how can you expect people to back you. Ive not had any problems with the FRA or Andy in years and so cant see the light in any of these public rants.