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The Final ThinkGeek Update

Apr 13, 2011 15:00

When I saw that luminousmotion's concerns about Autism Speaks had been forwarded to ThinkGeek's PR department, I figured the best course of action would be to get in touch with the PR department directly-that would be shane@thinkgeek.com. I sent a short email this morning (to the effect of: Autism Speaks does not help autistic people, try the ASAN instead), ( Read more... )

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Yay. polydad April 13 2011, 19:20:16 UTC

As said in subject line, yes, yay. They fucked up; they owned it, they're working to fix it. Best response one could reasonably anticipate given the initial fuckup.

I shall have to go scrounge some spare cash to spend on them, along with a note as to why.

best,

Joel. Who wonders if you'd like a gift from their catalog?

pyraxis April 13 2011, 19:34:38 UTC

Yay! That is truly awesome. If only every organization could respond with that level of respect and responsibility.

knowledgequeen April 13 2011, 20:00:27 UTC

Very impressed. I'll be spending money with them when I'm less broke. I appreciate organizations who are willing to listen.

kisekileia April 13 2011, 20:05:43 UTC

What an awesome attitude on their part!

tooimpurenangel April 13 2011, 20:08:57 UTC

you guys are the experts on this, not us, and we should have asked for feedback earlier in the process.

What a nice thing to see acknowledged=)

codeman38 April 13 2011, 20:36:22 UTC

Yes! I love that quote as well, and wish more people would say things along those lines...