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Response from Rainbow
James A Lindberg (jal@SGI.COM)
Fri, 30 Jul 1999 08:41:07 -0500
I sent Rainbow Technologies an email telling them I didn't appreciate
their ad both as a scout leader and a Computer Merit Badge guy. Here
is their reply:
mkoontz wrote:
>
> Mr. Lindberg:
>
> The intended message of our mailing piece using the Scouting image was to
> indicate to the reader that even icons of the highest moral character and
> ideals may not appreciate that the unauthorized copying of software is
> illegal. We certainly did not intend to imply that Scouting would in any
> way encourage or condone such behavior. We sincerely apologize to those > who have taken offense to this advertising piece.
>
> The use of the advertising brochure has been completely discontinued and > we assure you that the brochure will never be used again.
>
> We value the work of Scouting and other organizations supporting the
> youth of America. Each year we sponsor a charity event where the
> beneficiary of all the proceeds provides scholarships to children at
> risk. We appreciate your concerns and value your input.
>
> Michael Koontz
> Marketing Communications Manager
> Rainbow Technologies, Inc.
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