Again some interesting comments,

With regard to "rules" I agree too many are bad, but too few could be worse!
I don't think the comment was targeted enough for me at this time to change my view on the repair time rule.

The spinner on full power is not capable of reasonable control I can see the gyroscope effect could make this possible but as far as I am aware the "big spinners" have proportional control so this is not in practice a problem.

The idea about testing robots on the cradle I understand the logic, but feel again we are going to accommodate robots that perhaps needs a little more development, so they can move and turn in a controlled way.

It is reasonable for a robot to be within weight, and to have a link etc. I would argue it is reasonable the robot chassis can actually move at the beginning of the fight. and turn corners! (for instance a figure of eight) otherwise I could put wheels on my lunch box and put in in the arena for a competition point. and this of course is absurd.

The idea of the rules is not to be manipulated for advancement of the absurd, but to maintain a clear and level environment for everyone to compete.
And I know we all agree on that. (Or do we!!! )