2024-09-30 01:24:10
"The Seminole Tribe of Florida works closely with FSU to ensure that the use of the Seminole name and iconography are used with consistency to the Tribe’s values." FSU has explicitly received permission from the Seminole Tribe to use its logo, which is why it’s allowed: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(13-0-5) Author
2024-09-30 02:09:20
The then-Redskins franchise provided millions in grants to 20+ tribes. Whether this was sufficient is a matter of opinion, but there is no objective standard to determine whether the FSU Seminoles' work qualifies them to use their likeness but the Redskins' does not. NNN. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-6) Author
2024-09-30 03:22:50
The issue with the Washington team was not the Logo, but the name. The old name was considered a derogatory by some. The owner of the team chose to change the logo of the team when he changed the name, it was never ‘not allowed’ [Link] The issue with Cleveland was the opposite [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(15-1-9) Author
2024-09-30 06:45:10
NNN - The proposed note states an opinion then proceeds to cite two articles which are morning more than two individuals opinions. Sources not reliable, opinion and speculation NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-1) Author
2024-09-30 12:26:18
NNN. This post is factually accurate, Please put any added context or commentary in the comments. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-1-8) Author
2024-09-30 15:53:11
“Redskins” is a derogatory term that broadly refers to Native Americans. It is misleading to portray this issue using only logos. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-0-6) Author
2024-09-30 16:45:34
Black Hawk was a Chief of the Sauk Tribe. The Seminoles are a Native Tribe. Atlanta Braves have already changed their mascot and logo. Chief is a rank. “Indian” and “Redskin” are just derogatory. Indigenous people aren’t Indian and Reskin is just racist [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-2-11) Author
2024-09-30 17:39:32
Stop abusing community notes with opinions. Your opinion on what is offensive or not offensive is completely irrelevant to the post. There is nothing misleading here. It’s just a meme. Get a life. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-1) Author