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I am happy that you do not understand why the word 'Redneck' could be offensive, because that means that you have never had reason to be offended by, or be stygmatized as being, one. We, as a people, need to rise above our biases and our societies biases if we are to grow as a people. Should this team choose this name they will have a lot of work ahead of them to change the culture. I doubt they've thought about that and it really is something they'll need to understand. To the Fighting Rednecks, I wish you well ... for you are far braver than most of us here, should you stick with that name. |
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Hi, our team discussed today over this problem and we came to a conclusion. We decided we are going to change the team name to "F.R.E.D." ;) and that we are going to modify our team logo a bit. Thanks for input on this. This is our final decision.
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Im on that team. We all wanted to keep our name the way it was. Our teacher also didn't mind our name. However, as an FRC team we do not plan on changing our name for any of the next years to come. We decided that it would be a waste of time having this argument every year from now on, especially since the seniors would not have to deal with it.
That being said, about half our team consists of farmers. It was a farmer who thought of our original team name. We all supported it. I think it is petty for some people to try and bully us into changing our name. Congratulations, they got your wish. Our name was not meant to be offensive. People had to look pretty hard for it to be that way. People need to learn how to have fun instead of being so absolutely politically correct. I AM A REDNECK. PROUD TO BE SO. p.s. we will be modifying our logo a bit so it does not infringe on any copyright laws, that argument actually had some merit to it. |
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The members of the team who created this thread and have posted in this thread have posted with dignity and with respect. And with each post, your team has shown that you are very capable of handling any discussion regarding your team name and sharing who you are with the CD community. I wish FRC 2883, F.R.E.D. formerly known as The Fighting Rednecks, all the best in the 2009 season and in the seasons to come. Sincerely. Jane |
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Why do you feel bullied out of your name? If you felt it was not offensive why not keep it? Why would you change your decision because a few people disagreed with it? Dont blame those who may have disliked your name for your decision. Bottom line is anyone on a different team than you has absolutely no influence on your team. I find it petty for you to blame someone else for a decision that is up to your team. There was nothing wrong with presenting a way others could see your name. Did anyone flat out say that you cannot have that name? Also Im not saying whether or not I liked the name, I just dont like your reaction when someone tries to HELP YOU. |
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Wish you wouldn't have changed the name...after all, like you said, your team does have rednecks! Woot for hard working Americans! |
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While we're at it, let's all hold hands and sing kumbaya in this amazing utopia. |
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