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Originally Posted by J@GMFlint
While we may not be able to affect change to FIRST' position, it is ultimately up to the teams to decided whether or not to use the logo at all. So, when it comes down to it, if it really bothers you -ask yourself/team the question: Do you really owe this "free" advertisement and exposure to FIRST at a cost to your team anyways? Going forward- Omitting the FIRST logo can be a cost savings to the team that doesn't like it the way they have dictated.
Don't like it, don't use it.
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I don't think that is much in the spirit of Gracious Professionalism. FIRST wants a new logo. I don't like it either, but it will defineatelly be going on our t-shirts and banners and robot. This "free advertising" as you call it is the lifeblood of FIRST. Not having it on your various things out of spite is not the right thing to do. FIRST exists and has grown because of how much the logo means to people. Heck, I even had the old one on my rear window of my car.
Obviouslly, FIRST has some important reason for protecting their identity. I don't blame them for wanting to have everything straightened out. This is one of the very first steps needed in obtaining an ISO9001 / ISO9002 certification. Did you stop and think what that could mean for FIRST if it were accomplished? They would save soooo much money.
Things change. Whine if you must, but understand that it's not going to do any good. It's progress. It happens.