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Re: Thoughts on new US FIRST splash page?

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Originally Posted by dlavery View Post
It is admirable that a large, visible celebrity like Will.i.am sought out Dean and FIRST and asked "how can I get involved and help?" (and it is important to note that he came to FIRST, FIRST did not seek him out), and he can help put a very visible light on what we are doing. However, in the process FIRST has to be careful that the fundamental message of the organization - celebrating science and technology and the practitioners thereof - is not lost in the glare of the limelight. Unfortunately, this new web page starts off in that direction.
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Thanks for confirming my suggestion that Will.i.am found FIRST and not the other way around. A part of me feels that Will.i.am is 'using' FIRST to rebrand himself as a technological innovator type person more so than wanting to help FIRST out. I don't think it is a coincidence that Will.i.am very recently joined Intel as "Director of Creative Innovation". (I have a sneaky suspicion that this new position is a glorified spokesmen or advertisment for both parties).
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