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Subject: 
Re: neither sponsored nor endorsed by the LEGO Company? (was : Re: an update -- and an apology)
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lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.dear-lego
Date: 
Wed, 3 May 2000 12:15:04 GMT
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In lugnet.admin.general, Eric Kingsley writes:
In lugnet.admin.general, Scott Arthur writes:
I missed this - and only just found it by chance :

http://www.lugnet.com/admin/general/?n=6483

I think you may need to update the Homepage - either by removing the
misleading text, or by clarifying the matter. I think the latter would me
more appropriate.

Scott,

Why do you think this necessary?

From :
1. The American Heritage® Dictionary
2. Cambridge International Dictionary of English

Sponsor:
1
One that finances a project or an event carried out by another person or group,
especially a business enterprise that pays for radio or television programming
in return for advertising time.
2
to support (a person, organization or activity) by giving money, encouragement
or other help

Endorse:
1
To give approval of or support to, especially by public statement; sanction:
"endorse a political candidate."
2
to make a public statement of your approval or support for (something or
someone)


Independent:
1
Not dependent on or affiliated with a larger or controlling group or system:
"an independent food store."
2
not taking help or money from other people



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  Re: neither sponsored nor endorsed by the LEGO Company? (was : Re: an update -- and an apology)
 
I think I agree with Scott. It's not that I think LUGnet's integrity has been compromised (or anything even close to that), but given the situation I think the disclaimer is inaccurate through omission. [Followup-To .admin.general] (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.dear-lego)  

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  Re: neither sponsored nor endorsed by the LEGO Company? (was : Re: an update -- and an apology)
 
(...) Scott, Why do you think this necessary? From what I read of Todd's letter to Brad it seems to me the gift was accepted graciously but with the knowledge that it did not constitute sponsorship or any control over LUGNET itself. If thats the (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.dear-lego)

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