Christian Children's Fund Follow up
It looks like the whole thing was a case of miscommunication.
Here's CCF's statement:
"When Gen Con contacted CCF about its auction, we were pleased to accept donations. However, we couldn't lend our name for publication because our policies have specific criteria for endorsements. We were unaware that this had caused any problem or concern for Gen Con until we began receiving emails. This decision was in no way intended to be a reflection on Mr. Gygax, gaming enthusiasts or the game Dungeon and Dragons. We have the utmost respect for the gaming community and were touched by the generosity expressed through your auction."
And here's GenCon's Director:
http://community.gencon.com/forums/t/18786.aspx
Never attribute to malice what can be explained by stupidity.
Here's CCF's statement:
"When Gen Con contacted CCF about its auction, we were pleased to accept donations. However, we couldn't lend our name for publication because our policies have specific criteria for endorsements. We were unaware that this had caused any problem or concern for Gen Con until we began receiving emails. This decision was in no way intended to be a reflection on Mr. Gygax, gaming enthusiasts or the game Dungeon and Dragons. We have the utmost respect for the gaming community and were touched by the generosity expressed through your auction."
And here's GenCon's Director:
http://community.gencon.com/forums/t/18786.aspx
Never attribute to malice what can be explained by stupidity.