Fwd: Goodwill of Gamers

I read this article
<http://www.giantitp.com/index.html#MZvsP18xmNXpVDwvCRQ>and got
somewhat irate.  However, after sending this group a slightly irate
email, I got this response.  I'm not sure what to make of it, but felt that
I ought to share it with you as I know that a lot of people have only seen
one side of this argument.

Oisín

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From: Cheri Dahl <CHERID@...>
Date: 2008/11/3
Subject: Goodwill of Gamers
To: Concerned Gamer <cgamer@...>

 Dear Concerned Gamer:

Thank you for writing to Anne Goddard and sharing your concerns.  Anne was
traveling when she received your email.  We discussed your concern and she
asked that I respond on her behalf   Please know that we take your email
very seriously.

There appears to be a misunderstanding which I would like to correct.  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.  We were disappointed that we were not the
recipients of the donation but we were pleased that another worthy
organization benefited.

We realize this has become a topic of discussion in the gaming community and
we hope you will help us by sharing this response.

The needs of children are great and we welcome your support.  Should you
wish to learn more we invite you to visit our website at
www.christianchildrensfund.org.

Again, I thank you for taking the time to voice your concern.  Your passion
for gaming and your support for children are admirable.

Sincerely,

Cheri Dahl

Vice President,

International Communications and

    Fundraising

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