If Google TRULY supported FIRST...

[LordTalps]

The trouble with that is it starts an alarming precedent that other groups would want replicated in their relationship with Google, that Google may not want to have.

[mizscience]

Originally Posted by LordTalps

The trouble with that is it starts an alarming precedent that other groups would want replicated in their relationship with Google, that Google may not want to have.

I definately agree with LordTalps. While it would be an amazing way for FIRST to get publicity and one I personally wouldn't mind seeing used, it would definately start a snowball effect for Google from other corporations/organizations that want their logo on the Google homepage. I think its a great idea, but much more thought has to go into first...

[Rick]

Originally Posted by LordTalps

The trouble with that is it starts an alarming precedent that other groups would want replicated in their relationship with Google, that Google may not want to have.

Google sponsors FIRST. Other groups are not sponsored by Google.

Also, whenever you ask why something doesnt happen in the business world, it comes down to money. If Google were to host the FIRST logo in its logo, and when people clicked on it they were brought to a FIRST page we would have thousands and thousands of people looking at our program. But think of how much time that would not allow people to click on Google's ads, use their products, etc. Business decisions come down to cash. If Google can afford it and do it, the will look socially responsible, ie. trying to get students involved in technology.

[KTorak]

Speaking of Google, we didn't get any cool toys from them this year...

[Nuttyman54]

Originally Posted by Ricksta121

Google sponsors FIRST. Other groups are not sponsored by Google.

actually this is not true. The Google Foundation (http://google.org/) sponsors many organizations. In this case, there is a very real possibility of all these organizations asking for their logo or special recognition. This is a very good reason for Google NOT do this, however it shouldn't stop us from asking.

Spamming Dennis Hwang is probably also not the solution. He gets many many emails a day, and is almost certainly not authorized to do this.

[VanMan]

Sounds like a good idea. I don't know if it could happen but I like it.