What's in a Name?

[Molten]

Kayla, I must disagree with you on many levels. Wal-mart(though I despise the store) has evolved greatly and they have never changed their name. Had they changed their name 10 years ago it would have been crippling to them. It would not be the end of them, but it would slow down their progress. Also, how is changing the name not "moving on". I may not be on the team, but I certainly think that by changing the name it will be taking you a step back. People won't remember your name and it adds to confusion. You will lose some of the reputation that you have gained from those who have passed. It is highly disrespectful to them to change the name. It is like you are removing a mark that they made on the team.
Story: I live in a town that was once run by a factory called Arvins. Then, Arvins changed it's name to ArvinMeritor(due to it being bought). Now, it is called EMCON(once again bought). Now, if someone is interested in buying mufflers from Arvins, they have to go through the trouble of figuring out that Arvins is now EMCON. Arvins, now EMCON, has had a major loss in buyers due to this.

Also, I will never remember teams like THRUST by their number. The number 1501 does not do the team justice. It is known to my team and always will be as THRUST.

One last thing, you make an analogy to that "if we never changed things that people in the past had established (such as our team name) we would still be...using dial phones". We have come a long way with our technology. We went from the dial phones you are speaking of to cell phones. But do you notice something? They are both called "phones". Why? Because it was easier and better then changing the name.

If you want to add onto the current name, that is fine. Just don't replace it. I, for one, would be offended if 1766 changed it's name from 'Temper Metal'. There is a story behind the name to be told. It allows the new members to know who we are among the FIRST comunity. We are Temper Metal.